Registered Nurse PACU

Overview

Canadian Surgery Solutions, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is a leading 3-OR, 12-bed orthopedic surgical centre specializing in knee and hip replacements. Fully accredited as a Non-Hospital Surgical Facility by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, we deliver exceptional patient-focused care. Join our PACU team and make a difference every day.

• Number of Positions: 2
• Employment Type:
  
  0.5 FTE, Permanent
• Benefits: RRSP & DPSP Program:
  Up to 3% employer match;
  Hourly Wage: $47.59–$62.73;
  Free Parking;
  Vacation and Personal Days Off

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will be responsible for providing comprehensive patient care in this specialized area. The PACU RN will demonstrate a professional and caring approach to patients and families using the primary/team nursing model. The PACU RN must have a minimum of 5 years of Acute Surgical Nursing experience, including Critical Care, Emergency Department and/or the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

The PACU RN must have strong organizational and prioritization skills, and function autonomously in the PACU setting. The PACU RN participates in collaborative practice with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making for the best course of action in patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, educate and orientate nursing staff members.
• Provide post-operative patient care including patient assessment, vitals, and medication administration in the PACU setting.
• Complete timely and accurate records on an electronic medical charting system.
• Respond to emergent events in any department, including codes situations.
• Maintain crash cart, lifepack checks, MH cart, Hemo Cue, and Glucose meter.

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 5 years of Acute Surgical Nursing Experience, including Critical Care, Emergency Department and/or PACU.
• Physical ability to provide patient care to unresponsive patients (including lifting, transfers, and airway management).
• Computer literacy and experience in electronic medical records.
• Ability to work assigned rotation, staggered shift times, and extended shifts.