Registered Nurse - PACU/SDC - OTMH

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Assessment of patients to establish priorities and create a plan of care; administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician according to established policies and protocols; proficient in educating patients/families about specific surgical procedures and the required care involved in such procedures both pre and post operative. The successful incumbent will also instruct patients and families on topics regarding health education and promotion across the continuum of care. Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.

Registered nurse who applies all aspects of the nursing process in a professional manner within a multi-disciplinary team. This nurse will support the care of the Surgical patient during both preop preparation and post-operative recovery.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

Requirements

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario; Current BCLS certification required at time of hire; Current ACLS certification required at time of hire and ongoing; Current PALS required at time of hire and ongoing; Critical Care experience required; Critical Care certificate and/ or PACU certificate required; Previous experience in PACU an asset; Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and PCAs; 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; Diplomacy, public relation and conflict resolution skills required; Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards; Satisfactory employment and attendance record