PACU Registered Practical Nurse Surgical Recovery

Use post-anesthesia assessment and clinical vigilance as a Registered Practical Nurse in Mount Sinai Hospital’s PACU. Work Monday to Friday without night shifts or overnight patient care.

This RPN role supports patients before and after surgery, including Phase II and III recovery. You will assess acuity changes, optimize patients for procedures, and support medical day infusion patients. Mount Sinai Hospital’s specialty programs provide varied surgical recovery experience across complex patient populations. Clear communication, critical thinking, and patient-focused care guide daily practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize patients for surgery during pre-operative assessments
• Support medical day care and infusion patients
• Assess post-operative outcomes through Phase II and III recovery
• Prepare patients for discharge home or inpatient transfer
• Educate patients and families before and after surgery

Requirements:

• Current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Graduation from a CNO-approved Practical Nursing program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Apply post-anesthesia assessment, surgical recovery, and patient education skills within Mount Sinai Hospital’s PACU.