DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY/PACU
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE DECEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
Reporting to the Manager Surgical Services, the responsibility of the registered nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, measures to adults and children during phase I and II recovery within the perianesthesia setting in Day Surgery and PACU.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required:
Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
Minimum 2 years PACU and acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years
Broad surgical experience required in all subspecialties
Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years
Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
Coronary Care Certificate I or equivalent
Current certification in:o BCLSo Venipuncture to start an IVo IV meds below the drip chambero PCAo Epidural analgesia
Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent
Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU
Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent
Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU as required
Excellent assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for aninterview will be contacted.
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work setting
Preferred
Baccalaureate degree in nursing
ACLS
Care of CVP, endotracheal tubes/ventilated extubation of an endotracheal tube