Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Durham Region is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Float Pool. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse Degree, be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have recent medical-surgical experience. This position offers an engaging environment that values inclusion and diversity while ensuring a safe workplace for all staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certificate required.
• Recent medical-surgical experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal patient care including vital signs and medication administration.
• Monitor IVs and telemetry as required.
• Maintain health records according to hospital policy.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse Degree Diploma

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Manager of Staffing Resource Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry (if CC1 prepared), setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned. The RN will participate as a member of the Float Pool, Multidisciplinary Team and the Nursing Team at the Oshawa and Whitby site on Healthy Aging program units. As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Registered Nurse Degree Diploma from an accredited university;
• Current B.C.L.S. certificate;
• Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education
• Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation;
• Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts;
• Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record; and
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are 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.

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.