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
• Willingness to obtain ACLS (within 6 months)

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and skill in surgical specialities including; Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, ENT

and Oral Surgery.

• Minimum 1 year in a Peri anaesthesia 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.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.

• Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

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This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Post Details

Post Date

May 7, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Closing Date

May 14, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Posting ID

330-419-2026

Spots Available

1

Job Code

ON002.2

Department

Recovery Room

Rate

$41.15.07-$58.98/ hourly

Shift

Shift Work and On Call

Status

Part Time

Union

ONA