Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/SDS

Required Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration, from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course (valid certificate required at time of hire/transfer)
• Critical Care course completed
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN supporting post anaesthesia or critical care patients within the past 3 years
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and manages follow up care in the perioperative environment
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, critical care skills and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care for paediatric, adolescent and adult clients
• Provides health education and procedural teaching for clients and their families
• Responsible for supervision and guidance of other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care
• Maintains nursing records and meets documentation requirements in a computerized environment
• Participates in CI, continuing education and risk management programs to ensure a high level of patient care
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Strength Required: Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
• Mobility Required: Constantly – standing; Frequently – walking, bending/stooping; Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling; Rarely – balancing, climbing
• Dexterity Required: Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion; Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down); Rarely – foot action