Registered Nurse – Day Surgery/PACU #509-26

Owen Sound, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$41–$59 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Promote health and assess, provide care for, and treat adults and children during Phase I and II recovery in the Day Surgery and PACU perianesthesia setting. Support patient safety and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while contributing to a safe work environment.

Job details

Categories: Nursing Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Part Time Temporary DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY/PACU POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE DECEMBER 2027) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98 Reporting to the Manager Surgical Services, the responsibility of the registered nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, measures to adults and children during phase I and II recovery within the perianesthesia setting in Day Surgery and PACU. Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required: Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility Minimum 2 years PACU and acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years Broad surgical experience required in all subspecialties Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years Physical Assessment Course or equivalent Coronary Care Certificate I or equivalent Current certification in: BCLS Venipucture to start an IV IV meds below the drip chamber PCA Epidural analgesia Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU as required Excellent assessment skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment Preferred Baccalaureate degree in nursing ACLS Care of CVP, endotracheal tubes/ventilated extubation of an endotracheal tube

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires Ontario nursing registration or eligibility, at least two years of PACU and acute care nursing experience within the past five years, broad surgical experience, and recent completion of a post-anesthetic course. Required qualifications also include a physical assessment course or equivalent, Coronary Care Certificate I or equivalent, current BCLS certification, specified IV and analgesia competencies, and Cerner and Outlook computer skills; a nursing bachelor's degree and ACLS are preferred.