Position Details

Posting #: 32598

Department: Post Anaesthetic Room

Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 26

Union: ONA

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 16/10/2025

Closing Date: 23/10/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Qualifications

• Current CNO registration in the Province of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is a requirement
• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience in critical care nursing (i.e. PACU, intensive care, etc)
• Must have PACU program or recent work experience with solid understanding of patient flow within the perioperative patient journey
• Must have solid understanding of OPANA and NAPAN standards, along with PACU/DSU triage principles, admission and discharge criteria
• Must have PACU nursing practice knowledge, skill, and ability to be able to support both PACU and DSU nursing practice and education within the perioperative program
• Must have knowledge and experience with regards to adult learning principles and their application in this leadership role
• Must have knowledge of ONA and CUPE collective agreement with regards to unit scheduling, operational coverage, LOAs, vacation etc
• Must have solid understanding and proven ability to work with schedules and unit daily assignments to support fluctuations in OR volumes and flow within the perioperative program
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead nursing practice within a changing environment grounded through evidence-based practice and best standards of care
• Must have proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment with regards to people management and change management
• Must have documented experience showing ability to work under stress and function effectively in critical situations
• Current BCLS and ACLS is a requirement
• EKG/cardiac rhythm interpretation is a requirement
• Critical Care Course or PeriAnesthesia Course an asset
• Must be able to complete orientation as required
• Must have willingness and ability to work charge shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
• Must have a good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability
• A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.