2400004032 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team in Oshawa. This role offers the opportunity to provide personal patient care, monitor vital signs, and administer medications in a supportive environment. The successful candidates will work across various units within the Medicine program, ensuring high-quality care and participating in a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this organization values the contributions of all staff members and offers a culture of respect and accessibility. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Must have recent medical-surgical experience and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal patient care and administer medications.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain health records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Telemetry Monitoring

Patient Education

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Degree Diploma

Current B.C.L.S. certificate

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse (x2)
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: MEDICINE FLOAT POOL
Program: Medicine
12 Hour Shifts - DDNN (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400004032 & 2400004033

This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 31 December 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 8 January 2025.

NOTE: There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work on all Oshawa Hospital Medicine program units. This includes G9, G5, G1, F4, C7, C6, C5 (subject to change)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager of Medicine Float Pool, the successful candidate will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry (if CC1 prepared), setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned. The RN will participate as a member of the Float Pool, Multidisciplinary Team and the Nursing Team at the Oshawa site on Medicine program units. As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
2. Registered Nurse Degree Diploma from an accredited university;
3. Current B.C.L.S. certificate;
4. Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education;
5. Coronary Care I course (Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation) required OR must enroll within 6 months of commencing in position and successfully complete within 18 months of commencing in position (reimbursement for the cost of the course will be provided upon providing proof of completion);
6. Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties;
7. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation;
8. Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts;
9. Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care;
10. Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
11. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
12. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
13. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
14. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions in this area;
15. Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
16. Must have a satisfactory performance record.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.