Job Summary &

Requirements The Registered Nurse in Acute Pain Service (APS) is an integral member of the team, working under the direct supervision of Anesthesia and guidance of the APS Clinical Nurse Specialist. The RN conducts comprehensive pre-operative assessments and planning and supports post-operative management of acute pain modalities in the Surgery Program. This role is instrumental in facilitating the delivery of patient-centered care by providing education to patients and families about pain control options; evaluating treatment effectiveness and side effects; and advocating for protected, compassionate and individualized pain relief.

Education
Registration in positive standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program required
PeriAnesthesia certification is an asset

Experience
Minimum 3 years Surgical nursing experience required
Multimodal pain management experience is an asset
Spinal Epidural experience is an asset
Critical care experience is an asset

Responsibilities within Acute Pain Service (APS):
Conducts a pre-operative pain management review and consultation with patients requiring APS post-operatively.




Provides patient education on pain management modalities including IV Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), epidurals, nerve blocks, and infusions (e.g. ropivacaine).
Upon referral from physicians, participates in planning and coordination of care with Anesthesia Care Team health team members.
Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care for select patient populations requiring acute pain management in the area of specialty.
Identifies patients requiring specialized nursing expertise and coordinates services and resources.

Competencies
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving ability, critical thinking and organizational skills
Commitment to skilled growth and development of self and others
Demonstrated commitment to concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
Exemplifies RVH core values
Demonstrates understanding of nursing scope of practice as per CNO standards
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment

Note: This role will be primarily weekdays but may include some evenings and weekends.

📌 Registered Nurse Barrie
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Barrie