STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 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.

Categories: Nursing

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time Temporary

DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY/PACU

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 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:

BCLS

Venipuncture to start an IV

IV meds below the drip chamber

PCA

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 an interview 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

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📌 Registered Nurse – Day Surgery/PACU #507-26 (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario