Job 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.