Registered Nurse - PACU

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is hiring Registered Nurses – Pre-Op, PACU & Phase 2 Discharge.

The Registered Nurse will provide safe, compassionate, and efficient nursing care throughout the perioperative patient journey. This role gives you the opportunity to work in Pre-Operative Assessment, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or Phase 2 Recovery/Discharge. The RN will work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive high-quality care throughout their surgical journey.

Position : Part time (0.5 FTE)

No of position: 3

Benefits working at Still Creek Surgical Centre:

• Competitive Wage: $60.00 per hour.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid vacation and time away from work.
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Savings: Employer RRSP matching contributions of up to 3% of eligible earnings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Operative Care:

• Complete comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments and review patient history, medications, allergies, and relevant clinical information.
• Confirm patient identity, procedure, consent, and readiness for surgery in accordance with established protocols.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other required pre-operative assessments.
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery and provide education regarding the procedure, recovery, and discharge expectations.
• Establish IV access and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Identify and escalate any clinical concerns or changes in patient condition to the appropriate physician or anesthesiologist.
• Ensure all required documentation, investigations, and surgical checklists are complete prior to transfer to the operating room.

PACU – Post-Anesthesia Care:

• Receive and assess patients following surgery and anesthesia, ensuring a safe transition from the operating room.
• Continuously monitor airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, nausea, vital signs, and other post-operative parameters.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition or potential post-anesthetic complications.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, and other treatments as ordered.
• Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other patient symptoms using appropriate interventions and established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, and other members of the care team regarding patient status.
• Assess patients for readiness to progress from Phase 1 recovery to Phase 2 recovery or for further medical management when required.

Phase 2 Recovery & Discharge:

• Continue monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia and meet established discharge criteria.
• Assess pain, nausea, mobility, hydration, vital signs, and overall readiness for discharge.
• Provide clear post-operative instructions to patients and their caregivers, including medication, wound care, activity restrictions, diet, and follow-up requirements.
• Confirm that patients have a responsible adult escort and appropriate arrangements for discharge, in accordance with centre policies.
• Identify and escalate any concerns that may prevent safe discharge.
• Ensure all discharge documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provide patients and families with appropriate education and resources to support a safe recovery at home.
• Follow up or communicate concerns to the appropriate physician or healthcare provider when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program combined with 2 – 3 years recent experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit environment, with at least 4-6 months current PACU experience within a tertiary setting.
• Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) peri-anesthesia certification or critical care certification/Completion of a post-secondary educational institution peri-anesthesia nursing or critical care nursing program/Completion of a health authority peri-anesthesia or critical care education program and/or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification and recent experience with IV initiation.
• Experience with care of an intubated patient.
• Experience with ECG analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of regional anesthesia, neuroaxial anesthesia, multimodal analgesia and chronic pain.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a physically demanding job.
• Must be able to work staggered shifts, possibly extended shifts.
• Excellent assessment, organization, communication and team interaction skills.
• Current immunization for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
• Current tuberculin skin testing (within 6 months before date of hire).

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact recruitment@clearpointhealth.ca for further information.

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