Registered Nurse PACU (Job ID: 7794)
An RN at St. Michael's Hospital, who works in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, works within a changing environment and in inter-professional team who advocates for and promotes wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The PACU at SMH cares for all day surgery and admitted post-operative patients. It is a large unit which is comprised of 2 units which allows the RN to share his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice. RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centered quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, the National Association of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses of Canada Standards, and SMH¿s mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient's experience and care outcomes by:
The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:
Collaboration & Coordination
Leadership
Research
QUALIFICATIONS:
|