2600002293 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Ajax-Pickering is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool. The role reports to the Patient Care Manager and supports ICU sites across Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering, with 12-hour shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Requirements include registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BLS, BScN and ACLS preferred, and completion of a Critical Care Nursing Certificate.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS.
• B.Sc.N. and ACLS preferred.
• Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate.
• Demonstrated critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing processes to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain health records per hospital policy and standards.
• Participate as part of the Critical Care Float Pool team at Oshawa/Ajax sites.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ventilator monitoring

Haemodynamic monitoring

Time management

Teaching skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Supervisory guidance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

ACLS certification (preferred)

Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Ventilators

Haemodynamic monitoring equipment

ECG interpretation

Job description

ONA Job Title: Registered Nurse Status: Regular Full Time Department: CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL Program: Critical Care Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change) Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Ajax-Pickering Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour ONA: 2600002293

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.