2600002363 - Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Lakeridge Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool serving the Oshawa and Ajax sites. The role supports ICU programs, maintains records, and delivers high-quality patient care using established nursing processes.

The position emphasizes critical care skills, teamwork, and ongoing professional development, with 12-hour shifts and temporary full-time status for 13 months. Applicants must meet Ontario RN standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario.
• Current BLS.
• B.Sc.N. and ACLS preferred.
• Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate.
• Commitment to maintain Quality Assurance per CNO.
• Recent significant Critical Care/ICU experience.
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient assessment skills.
• Ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring and EKG interpretation are preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care using the nursing process for the Critical Care Float Pool.
• Participate as a member of the Nursing Team to maintain competence and professionalism.
• Maintain patient health records according to hospital policy and standards.
• Support charge/supervisory roles when required.
• Ensure safety and compliance with hospital safety programs.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Monitoring

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

Nursing Documentation

Education

B.Sc.N.

ACLS Certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Critical Care Nursing Certificate

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (13 months)

Department: CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL

Program: Critical Care

DDNN - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering & Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour

ONA: 2600002363

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.