Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Canadian Surgery Solutions Ltd., a division of Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting for a permanent Team Lead, RN PACU and DAY STAY UNIT

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Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for the PACU and Day Stay units. This role plays a key part in ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient-centred care throughout the pre-operative, per-anesthesia and post operative patient journey.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of PACU and Day Stay operations.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
- Support staff development through coaching, education, and performance feedback.
- Assist with orientation and onboarding of current team members.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centred work environment.
- Support staffing assignments and workload distribution to ensure safe patient care.

Patient Care Excellence

- Deliver direct patient care as required within scope of practice.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
- Monitor patient progress through all phases of pre-operative,



peri-anesthesia and post
- operative recovery.
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to evidence-based clinical practices.
- Act as a patient advocate and support patient and family education.
- Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.

Operations Management

- Coordinate daily patient flow and unit activities.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, MDR, OR, Pre-Op, and PACU and Extended Stay teams to ensure efficient operations.
- Support scheduling and resource allocation to meet operational needs.
- Assist in identifying equipment requirements and supply needs.

Quality, Safety and Accreditation

- Promote compliance with Infection Prevention and Control standards.
- Ensure adherence to medication management and controlled substance regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation activities.
- Assist with incident investigations, risk management reviews, and corrective action planning.
- Monitor compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and clinical practice guidelines.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.

Emergency Response





- Assume a leadership role during emergency situations and code responses
- Support emergency preparedness initiatives and staff education
- Participate in root cause analysis and development of corrective action plans when required
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous learning

Communication and Collaboration

- Serve as a key liaison between nursing staff, physicians, leadership, and support departments.
- Facilitate effective communication among interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist in conflict resolution and promote respectful workplace practices.
- Participate in committees, projects, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree preferred.
- Active registration and good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
- Minimum five (5) years of recent experience in PACU, Critical Care, Emergency, or Acute Care Nursing.
- Previous leadership, Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- Peri-Anesthesia or Critical Care certification considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of peri-anesthesia nursing standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated competency in IV therapy initiation and management
- Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient computer and electronic medical record skills

📌 Team Lead, Rn Pacu and Day Stay Unit (Calgary)
🏢 Canadian Surgery Solutions
📍 Calgary