Team Lead - PACU

Overview and Purpose of the Role

The PACU Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) at Schroeder Ambulatory Centre, ensuring safe, high-quality recovery for patients following outpatient surgeries and procedures. As a clinical expert at the point of care, you will lead by example—managing a partial patient assignment while overseeing unit workflow, staff mentorship, and patient safety.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient Flow Management:

• Minimize delays and optimize schedule efficiency by communicating effectively with surgeons and anesthesia providers, and other clinical team members.

Clinical Oversight:

• Act as a senior clinical resource, addressing urgent care issues and supporting complex recovery decision-making.

Operational Leadership:

• Manage daily staffing assignments, monitor workload distribution, and coordinate smooth transfer of accountability between the OR, PACU and Surgical Day Care.

Team Development:

• Mentor staff, participate in new hire orientation, and conduct performance evaluations in partnership with management.

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to recovery protocols, infection control standards, and professional clinical guidelines.

Resource Management:

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for essential PACU supplies and equipment.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.

Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Critical Care certificate required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience in a PACU or critical care setting (ICU/ER)
• Prior experience as a Charge Nurse or Team Lead is highly preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, and ACLS are required
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check
• Provide proof of Immunization and TB records

Join Our Team: Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is a non-profit medical facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Ontarians through accessible, outpatient healthcare. The Centre will offer a comprehensive range of clinical, diagnostic, and surgical services in alignment with its mission to reduce pain, improve mobility, and streamline healthcare delivery.

In collaboration with hospital and academic partners, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre aims to strengthen public health capacity and drive innovation in care, ensuring a more efficient and compassionate healthcare experience for the community.

At Schroeder Ambulatory Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process due to a disability or medical condition, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and confidential manner.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for a current vacancy.