Registered Nurse

Apply all aspects of the nursing process to the care of the surgical day patient in a professional and multi-disciplinary team. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Surgical Day Care and Pre-Admission Clinic.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing
Current >3 years Surgical Day Care nursing experience or equivalent required.
Current >1 year PACU nursing experience required.
Critical Care Nursing course and/or PACU course required.
Coronary Care 1 and 2 preferred
PALS certification required at time of hire and ongoing
Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers, central lines, Epidural/ PCA pump, ECG machines, invasive pressure monitoring required.
Experience with phlebotomy, paracentesis, and other ambulatory care procedures.
Ability to interpret advanced arrhythmias
Strong patient assessment skills essential
Must possess excellent decision making & critical thinking skills
Flexible, good team player with positive attitude.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Caring attitude with patients, families and co-workers.
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No