Post-Anesthesia Care Registered Practical Nurse

Use clinical assessment and critical thinking as a Registered Practical Nurse in Mount Sinai Hospital’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Work Monday to Friday without night shifts or overnight patient care.

This full-time RPN position supports patients before and after surgery, including Phase II and III recovery. You will assess acuity changes, provide patient-focused care, and communicate with patients, families, nurses, physicians, anesthesia, and the Operating Room. The unit also supports medical day care patients and specialty procedures requiring anesthesia. Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical experience includes sarcoma, inflammatory bowel disease, orthopaedics, gynaecology, pain management, and other specialties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize patients before surgery and assess post-operative outcomes
• Support Phase II and III recovery following anesthesia
• Prepare patients for discharge home or inpatient transfer
• Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients and families
• Mentor nursing learners and new staff

Requirements:

• Current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• One year of post-operative surgical nursing experience preferred
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Bring sound judgment, collaborative communication, and post-operative assessment expertise to Mount Sinai Hospital’s PACU team.