Registered Nurse - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview and Purpose of the Role

We are currently seeking both full-time and part-time Registered Nurses to work in our Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) to deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients immediately following anesthesia and surgery. This role is pivotal in the fast-paced ambulatory surgical setting and supports efficient recovery, patient education, and timely clearance for discharge in accordance with best practices.

This role involves continuous patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, pain and airway management, clinical decision-making, and collaborative care planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide post-anesthesia and post-operative nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring vigilant monitoring until patients meet recovery and discharge criteria.
• Assess patient status continuously and intervene appropriately for airway, pain, hemodynamic, and symptom management.
• Contributes to patient flow and unit efficiency
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain assessment, neurological status, and wound evaluation.
• Educate patients and families on recovery expectations, pain management, activity limitations, and discharge instructions.
• Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records and ensure adherence to facility policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards specific to ambulatory surgery centers.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.

Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Critical Care certificate required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience in a PACU or critical care setting (ICU/ER)
• Certifications: BLS, and ACLS are required
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated good organizational and problem solving skills in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with a variety of staff, patients and visitors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check
• Provide proof of Immunization and TB records

Join Our Team: Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is a non-profit medical facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Ontarians through accessible, outpatient healthcare. The Centre will offer a comprehensive range of clinical, diagnostic, and surgical services in alignment with its mission to reduce pain, improve mobility, and streamline healthcare delivery.

In collaboration with hospital and academic partners, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre aims to strengthen public health capacity and drive innovation in care, ensuring a more efficient and compassionate healthcare experience for the community.

At Schroeder Ambulatory Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process due to a disability or medical condition, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and confidential manner.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for a current vacancy.