ONAPosition: Registered NurseStatus: Full TimeProgram: Critical Care Sites: Lakeridge Health Oshawa or Ajax/PickeringSalary: $34.24 - $49.02 per hourONA: 2100002085We are currently looking for enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurses interested in furthering their career in Critical Care at Lakeridge Health by participating in the Critical Care Development Program. Program Description:Successful applicants for the Critical Care Development Program will be enrolled in the Michener Institute's Critical Care course. Admission requirements for the Michener Institute Course must be met. The Critical Care program will provide financial resources for eligible Registered Nurses to complete the Critical Care course including: " Payment for tuition costs" Payment for full time salary and benefits or % in lieu while completing the course (11 weeks)" Paid clinical placement hours at the employee's current hourly rateSuccessful applicants may work on the unit prior to commencing the program in a temporary adjunct" role. Upon successful completion of the program, the Registered Nurse will transfer to a Full Time Critical Care position. A commitment of 24 months working in Critical Care following completion of the course is expected. Qualifications:" Commitment to successfully complete the Michener course at time of hire; " Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);" Current B.C.L.S.;" Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by CNO;" BScN preferred;" Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred;" Proven organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;" Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;" Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills;" Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;" Proven ability to lift, turn and transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;" Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role;" Knowledge of invasive monitoring, preferred;" Evidence of ongoing education 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, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area; and" Proven good attendance record with capability 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).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.