Registered Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse

Surgical Services - PACU

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Reports to: Manager, Perioperative and Obstetrics Services

ONA

Reason for Posting: Current vacancy

Hours of Work: 8-hr shifts Days, Evenings, Weekends and On-Call Coverage

Rate of Pay: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services - PACU team! You want to be part of our PACU because we're fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on exceptional patient care. In this role you will get to care for patients before and after surgery, sharpen your critical thinking skills, support safe recoveries and much more!

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Registered Nurse you will earn $41.15 to $58.98 per hour.

Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• As a Registered Nurse you are eligible for student loan forgiveness as CGMH is considered a rural hospital
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 6% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (or 10% with HOOP)
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled for 8-hour shifts

As the successful applicant, you will do the following:

• Conduct preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgery.
• Educate patients on the surgical process, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU.
• Manage vital signs, oxygenation, pain control, and patient comfort.
• Identify and respond to postoperative complications as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe patient recovery.
• Assess patient readiness for discharge, including evaluating vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition.
• Provide discharge teaching on wound care, medications, follow-up care, and signs of potential complications.
• Support and educate patients and families throughout the surgical journey.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to maintain patient safety and high standards of care.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two year of recent critical care nursing experience
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification
• PACU Certificate (or to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Critical Care or Emergency Department Certification

Preferred

• Knowledge of current NAPAN standards
• Meditech Expanse

Alignment with our Values

We are committed to our values:

Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs.

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more .

Learn more about our Strategic Plan .

Ready to Apply?

Apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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