Registered Nurse

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time (~18 months)
Department: Intermediate Nursery Lvl 2, LHAP
Program: Women & Childrens Healthcare
Days, Nights, Weekends - 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour
ONA: 2600002360

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To use nursing process in providing family-centered patient care. To collaborate as a member of the multidisciplinary Health Care Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism as per the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. To perform other related duties as assigned supporting care in the Women's and Children's Program. Cross-training to Paediatrics required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
* Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required;
* NRP (within 3 months of hire) required;
* Successful completion of NICU level III course (or willingness to complete within 2 years, or soonest course availability) required;
* previous experience providing direct patient care in an acute care setting (Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Labour and Delivery, Emergency, or Critical Care environment) required; or recent (within 1 year) consolidation experience in Pediatrics or Neonatal ICU required;
* Proficient in breastfeeding support and developmental care concepts;
* B.Sc.N, preferred;
* Evidence of post RN Paediatric nursing courses, preferred;
* Able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
* Demonstrated effective problem-solving and teaching skills;
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
* Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
* Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role;
* Sound judgement, excellent observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
* 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 [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.