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Job Title : Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Status : Regular Full Time

Department : Emergency Department

Program : Emergency

12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)

Wage Schedule : $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

Posting Reference : 2400000112

EXPERIENCED ED NURSES APPLY NOW! Do you have more than two years nursing experience in the Emergency Department? Newly hired RNs to Lakeridge with experience within the ED may be eligible for a $10,000 incentive for Permanent Full-Time positions or $5,000 incentive for Permanent Part-Time positions.

Additional terms and conditions may apply. Apply now! This incentive expires July 31st 2024!

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.

We are currently looking enthusiastic new and experienced Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Emergency Services team.

What You'll Do :

The Emergency (ER) RN will report to the ER Managers and utilize nursing processes in providing a positive patient care experience.

As an ER RN you will 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 RN practices.

Current Opportunities :

Oshawa

Here's What We Are Looking For :

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

Our Commitment :

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.

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.

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.

Successful Externalapplicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

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).