Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary part-time position at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering. The role involves providing patient care and maintaining nursing records. Applicants must have a valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and complete a Perinatal Course. Responsibilities include cross-training in Labour and Delivery and participation as a member of the Healthcare Team.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing).
• Completion of a Perinatal Course or in process of completing.
• Current BCLS and NRP required.
• Minimum 2-3 years in a Level II or III Birthing Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using nursing processes.
• Maintain nursing records.
• Participate in a Healthcare Team.

Skills

Advanced fetal monitoring

Epidural/spinal pain management

Effective communication

Patient assessment skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

Perinatal Course completion (within two years)

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time (18 months)
Department: Ldrp, LHAP
Program: Women & Childrens Healthcare
Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts(Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $40.240 - $57.680 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To use nursing process in providing patient care. 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. Cross-training to Post-Partum required. Successful applicants will be required to work in the Labour and Delivery units at LHO, LHAP and LHPP.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Completion of a Perinatal Course or in process of completing (within two years of hire date) NOTE: an experienced perinatal nurse with two years of fulltime experience can challenge this course by writing the Canadian Nurses Association Perinatal Certification exam;
• Current BCLS and NRP required;
• Minimum 2-3 years in a Level II or III Birthing Suite is preferred with competency in advanced fetal monitoring, competency in epidural/spinal pain management and induction/augmentation of labour with oxytocin;
• Experience in the scrub and circulating role for Caesarean births or enrolled in a Perioperative nursing course preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Demonstrated effective organizational, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

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.

Lakeridge Health is committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.