Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families. This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in the Surgical Program
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Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts on days, evenings and available for standby - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Labour Group: ONA
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) & Endoscopy
Hourly Rate: $41.15-$58.98

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse in the PACU functions within the full scope of his/her nursing practice to assess the care needs of his/her patient and to develop a plan of care based on the assessment. The RN collaborates with the Resource Nurse as well as other members of the care team to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan:

• Provide care of patients in the immediate recovery phase post-operatively.
• Provides advanced pain and airway management based on patients’ individual needs.
• Care of ventilated patients.
• Care of patients recovering from general, local and regional anesthesia.
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted)
• PACU certification (or to obtain within 6 months of hire date) required
• Current Critical Care Certification or Emergency Department Certification required
• At least 1 year current Critical Care or Emergency nursing experience (including physiological and cardiac monitoring of patients) required
• At least 2 years of current acute surgical experience is required
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideal candidate is utilizes a patient and family centred approach to care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• Minimum 2 years recent PACU experience preferred
• PALS and ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and spinal anesthetics, PCA preferred
• Experience working with the paediatric population preferred
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and…