Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit

Job Details

• Union: ONA TW
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position:
  Replacement
• Site:
  Toronto Western Hospital – 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
• Department:
  Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Reports to:
  
  Manager
• Hours:
  
  Variable as required
• Wage range: $41.15 – $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
• Shifts:
  
  Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends
• Status:
  Casual
• Closing Date:
  July 23, 2026

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides post‑operative care to patients who have undergone surgery and are recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional and local anesthesia with sedation. Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures or minimally invasive neuro‑surgical procedures are also monitored here. Surgical procedures performed at Toronto Western Hospital include neuro‑surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedics, hand and plastic surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, urology and ophthalmology.

• Apply nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision‑making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care, in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN.
• Ensure practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population and the standards of the profession.
• Perform reflective practice, analyze and evaluate nursing knowledge, and modify practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Perform cross‑functional and other responsibilities as assigned and/or requested.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care teaching institution.
• Critical Care Certificate required.
• 3 to 5 years current medical/surgical experience.
• Minimum one year critical care experience preferred.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Evidence of collaborative practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical concerns, frameworks and influences.
• Evidence of continuing education preferred.
• BScN preferred.
• ACLS preferred.

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks such as corporate discounts (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.