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CORE JOB DESCRIPTION
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True Plastic Surgery is a physician-owned plastic surgery practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey. We are seeking a part-time/casual Registered Nurse (RN) with PACU experience to provide safe, attentive, and patient-centered care to patients recovering from anesthesia following elective surgical procedures.
The PACU Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, monitoring, and care of patients during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery period through to safe discharge. The successful candidate will work closely with plastic surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and administrative team members in a modern ambulatory surgical environment.
Responsibilities
Post-Anesthesia Recovery Care
- Receive patients following general anesthesia, sedation, and other anesthetic techniques and provide appropriate Phase I and Phase II recovery care.
- Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, pain, nausea, surgical site, and fluid status.
- Continuously monitor patients during recovery and recognize and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
- Maintain airway support and administer oxygen, medications, IV fluids, and other treatments in accordance with physician orders, medical directives, and facility protocols.
- Assess and manage postoperative pain, nausea, and other common post-anesthesia concerns.
- Monitor surgical sites, dressings, drains, and other postoperative requirements.
- Identify potential postoperative or anesthetic complications and communicate promptly with the anesthesia provider and surgeon.
- Determine patient readiness for discharge in accordance with established discharge criteria and in collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams.
- Provide patients and caregivers with postoperative instructions, medication guidance, and education prior to discharge.
- Ensure safe transfer and discharge of patients from the recovery area.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress within the electronic medical record.
Perioperative & Clinical Support
- Assist with pre-operative patient assessment and preparation as required.
- Perform IV initiation and support perioperative medication and fluid administration within scope of practice.
- Complete appropriate handover and communication with the operating room and anesthesia teams.
- Prepare and maintain the PACU environment, including emergency equipment, medications, supplies, and monitoring equipment.
- Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are readily available and appropriately checked.
- Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Support efficient patient flow throughout the perioperative environment.
- Assist with other perioperative nursing responsibilities as patient volumes and operational needs require.
Team Collaboration & Patient Safety
- Work collaboratively with plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and administrative team members.
- Follow established policies, procedures, medical directives, and patient safety protocols.
- Participate in emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and comfort throughout the surgical experience.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, collaborative, and patient-centered workplace environment.
Qualifications
- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Current BCLS (CPR) certification.
- Current ACLS certification required by start date.
- Previous PACU, post-anesthesia recovery, or perioperative nursing experience is required.
- Experience in an ambulatory surgical centre, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, or other elective surgical environment is preferred.
- Experience caring for patients recovering from general anesthesia and procedural sedation.
- IV initiation and venipuncture experience is preferred.
- Strong airway assessment, postoperative assessment, and clinical monitoring skills.
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to postoperative and anesthetic complications.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
- Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to support the perioperative team as required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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BENEFITS
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- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Paid vacation in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA).
- Supportive physician-led team environment.
- Modern surgical facility.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- A positive workplace culture focused on excellence, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.
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ACCESSIBILITY & HUMAN RIGHTS DISCLOSURE
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True Plastic Surgery is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of your requirements at the time of application.
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
