Registered Nurse - POCU/PACU

Union:  ONA New or Replacement: Replacement Site:  Toronto General Hospital  Department: POCU/PACU Reports to:  Nurse Manager Wage Range:  $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements) Hours:  37.5 Hours per Week Status:  Permanent Full-Time Closing Date:  November 12, 2026 Position Summary As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.  Following surgery, patients are transferred to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) for immediate post-operative care and remain there until they are ready to be transferred to the next stage of their recovery.  PACU is a critical care environment, with 20 physical beds and the capability for full invasive monitoring and ventilation.  Several types of anesthesia are provided to our patient population including local anesthesia with sedation to more complex regional and general anesthesia. The PACU facilitates postoperative recovery for approximately 7,500 patients per year.  The majority (90%), are high acuity in-patients undergoing high risk surgery while the other 10% are patients undergoing same day surgical procedures, or people that are booked for procedures such as ECT or Cardioversion/ Defibrillator testing.  Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures, trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) or gastroscopies are also cared for here. The PACU’s dynamic interprofessional team works collaboratively to provide exemplary patient centered care to our patients and works diligently to create a cohesive team environment. The team also contributes to a culture of learning by supporting students, new hires, novice nurses, and members of the interprofessional team through role modelling, coaching, teaching, feedback, and competency development. • Current 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) • Post-surgical experience (2 years) required • Additional Requirements for candidates: • Demonstrated experience in caring for critically ill patient • Competence 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 • 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 mainten