Registered Nurse - POCU/PACU

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: ONA
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: POCU/PACU
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Following surgery, patients are transferred to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) for immediate post-operative care and remain there until they are ready to be transferred to the next stage of their recovery.

PACU is a critical care environment, with 20 physical beds and the capability for full invasive monitoring and ventilation. Several types of anesthesia are provided to our patient population including local anesthesia with sedation to more complex regional and general anesthesia.

The PACU facilitates postoperative recovery for approximately 7,500 patients per year. The majority (90%), are high acuity in-patients undergoing high risk surgery while the other 10% are patients undergoing same day surgical procedures, or people that are booked for procedures such as ECT or Cardioversion/ Defibrillator testing. Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures, trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) or gastroscopies are also cared for here.

The PACU’s dynamic interprofessional team works collaboratively to provide exemplary patient centered care to our patients and works diligently to create a cohesive team environment. The team also contributes to a culture of learning by supporting students, new hires, novice nurses, and members of the interprofessional team through role modelling, coaching, teaching, feedback, and competency development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must have current BLS certificate, current ACLS certificate preferred
• Must have completed the Critical Care Course from a recognized institution or ED experience (minimum of 3 years) and have current PACU experience (minimum of 1 year)
• Post-surgical experience (2 years) required
• Additional Requirements for candidates:
  • Demonstrated experience in caring for critically ill patient
  • Competence in managing ventilated patients
  • Experience with administration and titration of vasoactive medications
  • Ability to interpret Electrocardiograms (ECGs) and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Competence in hemodynamic monitoring and arterial line management
• Experience in assisting with regional anesthesia is an asset
• Demonstrated evidence of current experience and competence in venipuncture
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions/disciplines in a team environment
• Ability to work in a highly technological and fast-paced environment
• Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to enhance evidence-based knowledge and practice.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships with all relevant disciplines
• Provides high quality, evidence-based care to post-operative patients, including critically ill patients, while working as an effective member of the nursing team in PACU.
• Ensures the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs in PACU
• Participates in continuing educational activities (demonstrated within the past 2 years)
• Communicates with patients using a structured approach that results in the patient and family being informed and acts as a patient advocate

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.