2600002646 - Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency department as a Temporary Full Time (3 months) position in Oshawa Emergency - Zone 11, Program: Emergency, with 12 hour shifts. Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Wage: $41.150–$58.980 per hour.

Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold current BLS, and have at least 2 years in inpatient mental health/addictions; BScN is required.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current BLS certification from Heart and Stroke Foundation is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in inpatient mental health/addictions setting.
• CMHN Psychiatric Nursing Certificate preferred.
• Experience in an acute mental health setting.
• Knowledge of group theories and dynamics.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Completion of Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour program.
• Ability to diffuse escalating or violent patients.
• Mental health assessment skills with strong interviewing abilities.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources.
• BScN degree required.
• Commitment to inclusion, compassion, innovation, teamwork and joy.
• Understanding of Lakeridge Health safety programs and in-service education.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to provide patient care in a primary nursing environment.
• Participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team.
• Maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice.
• Maintain nursing records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mental health assessment

Nursing process

Education

BScN Degree

College of Nurses of Ontario registration

CMHN Psychiatric Nursing Certificate (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (3 Months)

Department: Oshawa Emergency - Zone 11

Program: Emergency

DDNN - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour

ONA 2600002646

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!

This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 6 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 14 October 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

To use nursing process in providing patient care in a primary nursing environment. To 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 practice. To maintain nursing records.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in an Inpatient Mental Health and/or addictions setting, is required.
• Canadian Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Certificate is preferred;
• Proven to have experience in an acute Mental Health setting;
• Demonstrated excellent knowledge of, and experience in group theories and dynamics;
• Proven experience with working with a multidisciplinary team;
• Proven completion of Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour Program;
• Proven ability to recognize and diffuse escalating or violent patients;
• Ability to conduct Mental Health Assessment with excellent interviewing and communication skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;
• BScN Degree is required;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education 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.