2600002208 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health is a health network serving the Durham Region, with a focus on inclusive, compassionate care. The Critical Care Float Pool RN works across Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering sites, delivering high-quality nursing care using established processes.

The role reports to the Patient Care Manager and involves maintaining health records and supporting the nursing team. Qualified applicants will hold RN registration with CNO, current BLS, and relevant critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• BScN and ACLS preferred.
• Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate.
• Commitment to maintain the Quality Assurance Program per CNO.
• Recent significant Critical Care/ICU/Cardiopulmonary/Emergency experience.
• Proven cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient assessment skills.
• Ventilator and haemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation; trauma nursing skills preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, time management, problem-solving and teaching skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care using nursing process at Oshawa/Ajax sites.
• Maintain patient records per hospital policy and standards.
• Participate as a member of the Resource Pool Nursing Team for Critical Care programs.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ventilator monitoring

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Time management

Critical thinking

Judgement/decision making

Empathy

Education

BScN

ACLS

Critical Care Nursing Certificate

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL
Program: Critical Care
DDNN - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour
ONA: 2600002208

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!

Critical Care (Oshawa/Ajax) Float Pool RNs will report to the Patient Care Manager, ICU Ajax and will utilize nursing processes in providing a positive patient care experience at both sites. As a Critical Care RN on the float pool 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 Float RN for the Oshawa/Ajax (LHO/LHAP) sites will maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Registered Nurse (RN) with the Critical Care Float (LHO/LHAP) will utilize nursing process in providing exceptional patient care. The nurse will participate as a member of the Resource Pool Nursing Team for the Critical Care site specific programs. As an individual practitioner RNs will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. Will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario;
• Current B.L.S.;
• B.Sc.N. and A.C.L.S preferred;
• Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain the Quality Assurance Program as outlined by the CNO;
• Recent significant Critical Care/Intensive Care/Cardiopulmonary/Emergency experience;
• Proven cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient assessment skills;
• Demonstrated ventilator and haemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, trauma nursing skills, preferred;
• Proven effective organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, time management, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven sound judgement, good observation skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a charge/supervisory role;
• Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance;
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development activities;
• 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 participates 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 [e-mail] .

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.

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.

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.