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St. Michael's Hospital

Registered Nurse PACU

Toronto, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Experience: Must have completed the Critical Care Course from a recognized institution or ED experience (minimum of 3 years), and have current PACU experience (minimum of 1 year)
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

An RN at St. Michael's Hospital, who works in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, works within a changing environment and in inter-professional team who advocates for and promotes wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The PACU at SMH cares for all day surgery and admitted post-operative patients. It is a large unit which is comprised of 2 units which allows the RN to share his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centered quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, the National Association of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses of Canada Standards, and SMH’s mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:

Being accountable for one´s decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Collaborating with other members of the patient´s care team; and,
Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN Has 4 Key Areas Of Responsibility

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
Documents observations, assessments and care provision
Contributes to discharge and transition planning
Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration & Coordination

Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership

Aligns behavior with SMH’s vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
Supports the advancement of professional practice
Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

Participates in or supports research projects
Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Must have current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Must have current BLS certificate, current ACLS certificate preferred
Must have completed the Critical Care Course from a recognized institution or ED experience (minimum of 3 years), and have current PACU experience (minimum of 1 year)
Additional Requirements for candidates without a Critical Care certification:
Demonstrated experience in caring for critically ill patient
Proficiency in managing ventilated patients
Experience with administration and titration of vasoactive medications
Ability to interpret Electrocardiograms (ECGs) and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Competence in hemodynamic monitoring and arterial line management
At least one year of post-surgical care experience would be preferred
Perianesthesia nursing certificate or perianesthesia course is an asset
Experience in assisting with regional anesthesia is an asset
Demonstrated evidence of current experience and competence in venipuncture
Ability to work collaboratively with other professions/disciplines in a team environment
Ability to work in a highly technological and fast-paced environment
Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to enhance evidence based knowledge and practice.
Demonstrated evidence of excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships with all relevant disciplines
Provides high quality, evidence-based care to post-operative patients, including critically ill patients, while working as an effective member of the nursing team in PACU.
Ensures the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs in PACU
Participates in continuing educational activities
Communicates with patients using a structured approach that results in the patient and family being informed and acts as a patient advocate

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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Responsibilities

Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to day-surgery and admitted post-operative patients, including critically ill patients, while assessing needs and adapting care plans. Coordinate patient care and transitions, educate and advocate for patients and families, contribute to quality improvement and research, and support professional learning and practice development.

Requirements

Requires current General Class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BLS certification, and either a recognized critical care course or at least three years of emergency department experience, along with at least one year of current PACU experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong assessment, critical-care, communication, organization, and teamwork skills; ACLS is preferred, and perianesthesia education and regional anesthesia experience are assets.

Skills

Post-Anesthesia Care
Post-Operative Nursing
Critical Care
Patient Assessment
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Arterial Line Management
Ventilated Patient Care
Vasoactive Medication Administration
Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Venipuncture
Evidence-Based Practice
Patient Advocacy
Care Coordination
Critical Thinking
Interprofessional Collaboration

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Keywords

Registered Nurse
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
PACU
College of Nurses of Ontario
BLS
ACLS
Critical Care Course
Perianesthesia Nursing
Regional Anesthesia
Venipuncture
Ventilated Patients
Vasoactive Medications
Electrocardiograms
Arterial Blood Gases
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Arterial Line Management
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Advocacy
Discharge Planning
Interprofessional Collaboration
Head-to-Toe Assessment
Critical Thinking
Patient Education

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