2600002811 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency department on a temporary full-time basis. The role covers 12-hour shifts under the DDNN schedule, located at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with the care team, and maintain detailed nursing records.

Ideal candidates hold a BScN, current CNO registration, and a valid BLS certification. Prior inpatient mental health/addiction experience is required, with a preference for psychiatric

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient mental health/addictions experience.
• Mental Health Nursing Certificate preferred.
• Experience in an acute mental health setting and with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

BScN Degree

Job description

ONA
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Oshawa Emergency - Zone 11
Program: Emergency 12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002811

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 20 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 27 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.