Registered Nurse

ONA

Job Title:

Registered Nurse
Status:
Temporary Part Time (12 months)
Department:
Inpatient Lactation Consultant - Oshawa
Program:
Women & Childrens Healthcare
Days - 8 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!

Provides breast-feeding information and support based on individualized needs and prescribed medical treatment for both inpatient and outpatient families within the Women's and Children's Health program with particular emphasis on the NICU, inpatient high risk infants and the Ambulatory clinics. Participates in the development and implementation of nursing and patient education programs specific to breast feeding the high risk neonate and infant and in support of the Baby Friendly Initiative Uses nursing processes in providing patient care.

Participates as a member of the Interprofessional Health Care Team. Maintains competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. May be required to facilitate inpatient and outpatient groups; perform other related duties as assigned.

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current BCLS required;
• Current NRP (or within 3 months of hire) required;
• BScN preferred;
• IBCLC course completed upon hire required; certification exam must be completed within 1 year of hire;
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the CNO "Standards of Nursing Practice";
• Proven recent and related nursing experience in Lactation Consultation within the NICU and/or dealing high risk infants;
• Demonstrated evidence of continuing education, principles of adult education along with sound knowledge in nursing practice specific to the high risk neonate and child;
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven strong decision making and conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• 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 education 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…