Registered Nurse - Emergency
Registered Nurses Emergency Services

Program: Emergency Services
Location: Oshawa, Bowmanville, Ajax/Pickering and Port Perry
Status: Full-Time, Temporary and Regular Part-Time; Day/Night, 12 hour schedule
Wage Scale: $33.23 - $47.57 per hour

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Nurses to join our team. 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Registered Nurses within Emergency will utilize nursing processes in providing patient care and participate as a member of the Health Care 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 significant Emergency/Critical Care experience, paediatric experience;
* Proven EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, trauma nursing, and patient assessment skills (tested);
* 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/ER/PALS/TNCC Certificate preferred;
* Demonstrated ability to assume a charge/supervisory role;
* Physically capable of lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
* B.Sc.N and ACLS preferred;
* Must have a satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust;
* 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 Ontario Nurses' Association.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you are qualified for the above position, please apply online https://careers.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/erecruit/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000022211 and/or send resume directly to mapearson@lakeridgehealth.on.ca

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario's largest community hospitals, serving people across Durham Region and beyond. With five hospital sites and four Emergency Rooms, we serve a diverse population. Our dedicated team of health care professionals give their all every day to keep improving the quality of care delivered, drive down wait times, and improve results.

Lakeridge Health (LH) is driven by an ongoing commitment to continually improve the services it provides to best meet the needs of our community. LH continues to build on its strength as a caring and innovative partner in health care for Durham Region www.lakehealth.on.ca