Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 Months)

Department: General Emergency - Oshawa

Program: Emergency

Days, Nights, Weekends: 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage

Schedule:

$41.150 - $58.980 per hour

ONA

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care.

We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

The Emergency (ER) RN will report to the ER Managers and utilize nursing processes in providing a positive patient care experience. As an ER RN you will participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team as an individual practitioner to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current RN practices. The ER RN will maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Commitment to successfully complete CNA Emergency Nursing Certification (ENC(C); asset
• B.Sc.N and ACLS preferred;
• Critical Care/ER/PALS/TNCC Certificate, preferred;
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• I.V. Certified and Defibrillation Certified;
• Successful completion of coronary care courses from an approved institution;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CON;
• Recent Emergency/Critical Care experience: paediatric experience, preferred;
• Proven EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, trauma nursing and patient assessment skills;
• Proven organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement, good observation skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a charge/supervisory role;
• Physically capable of lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact  .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.