Registered nurse - surgical short stay unit - temporary full-time 2026-18670

Job summary

Summary of Duties Responsible for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses; NAPANc Standards, the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Person Centered Care philosophy. Qualifications/Skills • Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario • Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required • Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Co…

Job details

Summary of Duties Responsible for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses; NAPANc Standards, the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Person Centered Care philosophy. Qualifications/Skills • Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario • Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required • Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required • Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required • Flexibility to work across Peri- Anaesthesia areas as needed • Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care • Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner • Strong patient assessment skills required • Ability to adapt to and prioritize in a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment • Demonstrated effective ability in communication skills: interpersonal relationships, oral and written organization skills, prioritizing; problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, conflict resolution • Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team • Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years • Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects • Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred • Surgical oncology experience preferred • Venipuncture and IV Certification required • Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Ability to adapt · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Control · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

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