Pacu nurse Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Purpose:

The recovery room nurse closely monitors and cares for patients immediately after surgery as they recover from anesthesia, ensuring their stability by managing pain, checking vital signs, and addressing any complications that may arise during the post-operative period.

Duties:

• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient,
• Provides health teaching to patients and family.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy
• Current ACLS competency – ACLS competency current within the last two years

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Peri anesthesia setting

Skills:

• Critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management of care of patients post anesthetic.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Peri Anesthesia Nursing.
• Knowledge of National Association of Peri Anesthetic Nurses of Canada (NAPANc) Standards

Ability:

• Ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.