2500002738 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position based in Port Perry. The successful candidate will provide personal care to patients, administer medications, and participate in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position requires a commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous education.

Qualifications

• Must have current B.C.L.S. certificate.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients using mechanical lifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal patient care and vital signs.
• Administer medications and monitor IVs.
• Maintain health records according to policy.

Skills

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Recent medical-surgical experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt to change

Ability to perform essential duties

Education

Registered Nurse Degree Diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Healthy Aging & Medicine Float Pool

Program: Patient Care Support Services

12 Hour Shifts - DDNN (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Port Perry

Wage Schedule: $40.240 - $57.680 per hour

Posting Reference: 2500002738

NOTE: There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work on all Healthy Aging and Medicine program units at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Port Perry.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to Manager of Staffing Resource Team, 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 at the Bowmanville and Port Perry site on Healthy Aging and 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

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Registered Nurse Degree Diploma from an accredited university;
• Current B.C.L.S. certificate;
• Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education
• Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation;
• Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts;
• Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Must have a satisfactory performance record
• 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; and
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

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 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.