Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

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JOB SUMMARY The General Anaesthesia Nurse promotes excellence in pediatric and young adult, family-centred care.

The General Anaesthesia

Nurse supports the anaesthesiologist in providing holistic, family-centred care to infants, children, and adolescents who are receiving dental treatment under the provision of deep sedation and general anaesthesia, incorporating standards of practice as stated by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Regulated Health Professions Act.



Within the framework of the vision, mandate, and core values of Nursing, the nurse assumes a leadership role in developing partnerships with clients, families and other health professionals to ensure optimal care delivery.

The RN is registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and works to full scope of practice within the current legislative framework and based on the hospital policies and standards of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice – Dental Programs

- Specializes in care of pediatric and adolescent/young adults with physical and developmental disabilities
- Bases practice on nursing science and content relevant to nursing from the sciences and humanities and established professional practice standards
- Demonstrates a spirit of inquiry by examining current practice and identifying questions for study
- Provides nursing care that promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being of clients and families
- Interacts with members of the interdisciplinary care team and community providers as appropriate, to ensure an integrated approach to care
- Supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Collaborates with members of the Interprofessional team and community health care providers to ensure an optimum and integrated approach to care

Clinical Practice – Dental Program
- Able to set up IV for clients
- Knowledge of phases of recovery of a client and possible emergencies
- Preparation of the treatment room
- Understands the principles of anesthesia,



the agents used; as well as knowledge and understanding of different stages of anaesthesia
- Able to obtain anesthetic equipment and drugs on request
- Able to assess, assist and manage airway during transportation to recovery
- Assists with medication management and maintenance of supplies and equipment

Professional Development/Leadership
- Maintains own knowledge, skills, and abilities through education, and training both in-house and in post-secondary institutions
- Ensures that nursing practice issues are addressed using appropriate lines of communication within the organization
- In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is timely, goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
- Supports and respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences

QUALIFICATiONS

Education

- Currently registered as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion, PACU certificate or training program designed to produce competency in the specific modality of sedation and general anesthesia utilized obtained or willingness to do so

Experience
- Two years of recent surgical, PACU, or emergency room nursing preferred
- Specialty knowledge in pre/post care management of dental oral surgeries
- Previous Paediatrics nursing experience, including experience working with clients with neurodevelopmental conditions an asset

Certification/Licenses
- Current certificate of competence by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Membership in RNAO preferred
- BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire and recertified within 1 year (BCLS) and every 2 years (ACLS/PALS)
- CNA Certification in PeriAnesthisia is an asset
- Current BCLS certificate—Basic Rescuer
- Certification in Pediatric Nursing from Canadian Nurses Association is preferred

📌 General Anaesthesia Nurse, Dental Services (Toronto)
🏢 Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
📍 Toronto