Clinical Resource Nurse

• Performs direct patient duties.
• Reports daily to the Patient Care Manager providing expert clinical support to the staff and in the care of surgical patients and their families.
• Works with the Patient Care Manager to co-ordinate the daily activity of the unit.
• In collaboration with the Patient Care Manager facilitates the assessment care and flow of surgical patients.
• Responsible for scheduling for the department and the daily staffing assignment.
• Ensures adequate coverage of the department and liaisons with SDC/PACU regarding weekly staffing.
• Assists the PCM with ongoing management of the Attendance Management Program
• Assists the Patient Care Manager in the hiring of staff in the performance appraisal processes budgetary planning monitoring and management; utilization management; quality program development and indicator monitoring. Accepts and completes special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for payroll submission in collaboration with the PCM
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in the management of human and material resources
• Facilitates the learning needs of the Surgical Daycare Unit/PACU in collaboration with the PPC and PCM of surgery
• Models professional practice related to clinical practice standards and interpersonal skills.
• Promotes the use of evidence based and best practice in collaboration with the PPC and PCM of surgery.
• Accepts and completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality indicators and identifying improvement strategies in consultation with the PCM.
• Represents the SDC at formal and informal committees in consultation with the PCM (people leader)

Qualifications :

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS Certification required
• BScN as asset.
• Critical Care Nursing course is an asset.
• Perioperative Nursing Certification or willingness to obtain an asset.
• 5 years current SDC/PACU experience
• Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers central lines epidural/PCA pump experience required
• Experience with phlebotomy paracentesis and other ambulatory care procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence with an ability to support and lead others
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care
• Previous nursing leadership experience including change and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent teaching mentoring interpersonal and public relations skills
• Exceptional problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work as a team member with peers Program Leader Patient Care Manager Physicians and other multidisciplinary professionals
• Demonstrated ability to support Program Leader Patient Care Manager Physicians and other multidisciplinary professionals and Halton Healthcare Services with managing change.
• Contemporary thinking with positive progressive vision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs an asset
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating shifts-- 7.5 hour shifts - Days. On call PACU shifts scheduled  (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $44.55 per hour - $61.95 per hour

Date Posted: October 7 2025

Internal Applications Due By: October 14 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health Safety & Wellness team prior to their start date as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcares Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract