Nurse Practitioner

ONA

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: LHAP EMERG PAY FOR RESULTS
Program: Emergency
Days, Evenings, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $77.490 - $81.450 per hour
ONA 2600002531

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 24 September 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 1 October 2026.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Emergency Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work as a RN in the Extended Class RN (EC). The NP will provide leadership and promote excellence patient /family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP is responsible to: Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning and the coordination of related community and other resources for the emergency patient population; tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and practice settings; initiate, participate and / or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interprofessional teams. The NP will work in partnership with consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

*Based in the Emergency program, the NP will function with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the management of ED patients.
*Utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients.
*Collects and interprets data about the health of the patient to determine a medical diagnosis and treat complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
*Conducts in depth comprehensive assessments of patients that integrate a wide range of complex information.
*Initiates and evaluates selected medical and nursing therapies within the NP scope of practice, medical directives and practice guidelines.
*Collaborates with the physician when determining an acute or chronic diagnosis as appropriate.
*Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
*Provides formal and informal education to internal and external teams/partners
*Participates in program evaluation and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care;
* Masters of Nursing required;
* Member of the RNAO and the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario;
* Minimum Two (2) years recent Nurse Practitioner or advanced clinical experience in Emergency Department or equivalent high-acuity, unscheduled care setting (e.g., urgent care, critical care, acute medicine) required.
* Successful completion of College of Nurses approved education to prescribe controlled substances required.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required ACLS, PALS/ENPC, TNCC Prefferred - Current or Willing to Update upon hire.
* Minimum of 5 years Clinical RN Experience in the ED required.
* Emergency Nursing Certification (ENC) strongly preferred; candidates without ENC must demonstrate equivalent emergency clinical expertise
* Demonstrated competency in rapid assessment, triage principles, and management of undifferentiated patients across the lifespan required
* Experience managing high patient volumes, competing priorities, and time-sensitive clinical decision making in a fast-paced environment required
* Proven ability to initiate diagnostics and treatment for common emergency presentations (e.g., chest pain, sepsis, trauma, mental health crises) required
* Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
* Ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously within the NP scope while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams in a high-acuity Emergency Department required
* Demonstrate initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
* Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Patient centered service orientation with sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity
* Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
* Program planning and evaluation methodology skills required
* Collaborative approach to clinical work
* Ability to interpret, apply and communicate relevant policies and procedures
* Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
* Demonstration commitment to continuous quality improvement
* Must have a satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* 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;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LH's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area; and,
* Proven good attendance record, and capable to maintaining this same standard.

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 [email protected] .

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.