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.

Union: ONA

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:

15 Hours per Week

Status:
Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date:
May 21, 2026

As a member of a 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 Anaesthetic 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.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care – teaching institution – preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Certificate program – required
• Minimum two (2) years current Medical/Surgical experience
• Minimum two (2) years Critical Care experience preferred
• Evidence of collaborative practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Evidence of continuing education preferred
• BScN preferred
• ACLS preferred

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A versatile 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.)

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. UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration of an application if information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect.