Registered Nurse- Post Anesthetic Care Unit

POSITION:  ONA
Registered Nurse – One (1) Full Time

DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Post Anaesthetic Care Unit - Brampton Civic Hospital

POSTING NUMBER:  OSLER20884

HOURS: Weekdays: staggered 8 hour day shifts, evenings with night call; weekends: days and evenings, with night call

(Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

 HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by William Osler Health System, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).   

YOU HAVE: 

• Experience within the last 5 years, with a minimum of 2 years in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Emergency or Critical Care unit required 

• Experience with patients requiring ventilator support and hemodynamic monitoring (Arterial lines, CVP) required

• Coronary Care 1 and Coronary Care 2 OR Critical Care Certificate required 

• Post Anesthetic Care Nursing course preferred    

CORE COMPETENCIES:    

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession 

• BCLS required 

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team 

• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care 

• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required 

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required 

• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field

• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment 

• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care

• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions 

• Excellent physical assessment skills required 

• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent Client Safety guidelines

• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation

• May be required to travel and work between all Osler campuses

• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

• Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology 

THE POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU) RN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:   

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care 

• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations

• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment

• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.

• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures.

• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using Transfer of Accountability principles

• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

* In order to be considered for this position, you must include a current resume with your on-line application.

** Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted **

Please apply online at www.williamoslerhs.ca