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A Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care in a critical and highly specialized area. The registered nurse demonstrates a professional and caring approach to patients and families using the primary/team nursing model. The PACU nurse has strong organizational and prioritization skills, functions autonomously in the PACU setting: acts as the primary care provider for patients; uses technical skills and clinical judgment in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients. The PACU nurse participates in collaborative practice with other members of the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Surgical Suites Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
A Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care in a critical and highly specialized area. The registered nurse demonstrates a professional and caring approach to patients and families using the primary/team nursing model. The PACU nurse has strong organizational and prioritization skills, functions autonomously in the PACU setting: acts as the primary care provider for patients; uses technical skills and clinical judgment in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients. The PACU nurse participates in collaborative practice with other members of the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team.
Preferred Qualifications:
PACU Course preferred however, recent Adult PACU experience preferred. ACLS Highly recommended. 2 years of PACU/Acute Care/Cardiac Monitoring preferred (Inpatient Surgery, Acute Care Site). Proven ability to apply critical analysis in a critical environment that is evolving constantly. Proven ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment and at times stressful environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe, and quality nursing care to patients in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, using clinical judgment and the nursing process to assess and respond to patient needs. Educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team and supporting holistic care.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. PACU training or recent adult PACU experience is preferred; two years of PACU, acute care, or cardiac monitoring experience and ACLS are also preferred or recommended.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Post-Anesthetic Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Post Anesthetic Care Unit
- PACU
- Nursing Process
- Primary/Team Nursing Model
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ACLS
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Acute Care
- Inpatient Surgery
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA
