Job Title : Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Development Program

Status : Regular Full Time

Department : Emergency Department

Program : Emergency

12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule : $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

Posting Reference : 2400000113

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Nurses to join our team and take advantage of an Educational Development Program to grow your career. In this position you will have the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement and maintain innovative Emergency Department practices that will meet the current and future needs of Lakeridge Health.

The ER RN Development program will provide funding that includes paid tuition for the Emergency Nursing Certificate with Humber College and reimbursement of salary while completing ACLS, PALS and TNCC Certification with a commitment of 24 months working in the ED as a permanent employee.

We are committed to your career growth! If you are a new grad or experienced RN interested in learning more, apply now!

Who We Are :

The care we provide at Lakeridge Health is shaped by our vision : One System, Best Health. With that our values are to Improve Population Health, Create an integrated System of Health, Commitment to Individual Health Care and Be the Workplace of Choice. Joining our team means embracing this vision and focusing on improving the overall health and wellness of the people in our region and making a difference in the lives of the hundreds of thousands of patients we serve every year.

Lakeridge Health is the largest health provider in the Durham Region, with five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care and labour and delivery units, a long term care home and a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, stroke, cardiac, renal and others. Durham Region has a strong, diverse economic base and, as the eastern gateway to Toronto, offers easy access to the city.

What You'll Do :

Registered Nurses within Emergency Services will utilize nursing processes in providing patient care and participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. Emergency RNs, as individual practitioners will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice in order to maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CON;
• Recent registered nursing experience preferred;
• Proven EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring and patient assessment skills (test);
• I.V. Certified and Defibrillation Certified;
• Proven organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement, good observation skills, tact and empathy;
• Commitment to successfully complete : CNA Emergency Nursing Certification (ENC(C), Critical Care or Emergency Nursing Certificate;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a charge / supervisory role;
• Physically capable of lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• B.Sc.N preferred;
• 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; and
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard

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 and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.