Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary full-time 8-month role in Labour and Delivery/OBS Float Pool located at Oshawa (primary) and Ajax-Pickering. Wage schedule ranges from $41.150 to $58.980 per hour.

Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and Perinatal training are required, with NRP within 3 months and BCLS current. Prior acute care and cross-training to Post-Partum are valued.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Completion of a Perinatal Course or in process (within two years).
• NRP within 3 months of hire.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Experience in acute care setting or recent consolidation in L&D/ Postpartum/ NICU.
• Experience in scrub and circulating role for Caesarean births preferred.
• Commitment to Reflective Practice Standards and strong communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership within the team.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to provide patient care.
• Participate as a member of the Health Care Team and Nursing Team.
• Maintain nursing records.
• Cross-training to Post-Partum required.
• Work in Labour and Delivery units at LH Oshawa, LHAP and LHPP.

Skills

Nursing process

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Perinatal care

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Perinatal Course

NRP certification

BCLS

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full Time (8 months)
Department: LHAP LHO OBS Float Pool
Program: Women & Childrens Healthcare
DDNN - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa (primary) & Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour
ONA: 2600001739

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!

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.

• 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 required;


• NRP (within 3 months of hire) required;


• previous experience in an acute care setting (Pediatrics, Labour and Delivery, NICU, Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Emergency or Operating Room) required; or recent (within 1 year) consolidation experience in Labour and Delivery, Postpartum, or Neonatal ICU required;


• 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.

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.