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*Job Title:*Registered Nurse - ED Nursing Graduate Guarantee
*Status:*Regular Full Time
*Department:*Emergency Department - Oshawa
*Program:*Emergency
12 Hour Shifts, DDNN, Days, nights, weekends, evenings, on-call Schedule (Subject to Change)
*Location:*Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule:$40.24 - $57.68 per hour
*Posting Reference:*2600000771

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!

Lakeridge Health is a proud participant in Health Force Ontario's Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) for Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses. This Program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. New Graduates and recently registered Internationally Educated Nurses who complete the NGG and are successful will be offered Permanent Full-Time position with our Emergency Department.

Participation in the NGG program is open to New grads and internationally educated nurses within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Nurses participating in the NGG will be partnered with an experienced nurse for the duration of a 12 week period during their transition to practice period. After successful completion nurses transition into the Full Time Permanent position within the Emergency Program. The eligibility criteria is as follows:

Canadian educated nurses who:

• Graduated with a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a diploma from a practical nursing program in Canada

• Have not worked as a nurse in Ontario within the previous 6 months

• Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO

• Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period

Internationally educated nurses who:

• Completed their nursing education outside of Canada

• Have not worked as a nurse in Ontario within the previous 6 months

• Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO

• Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period

Benefits of the NGG program at Lakeridge Health

• Mentorship from an experienced ED Nurse

• Extended orientation and additional support while transitioning into Nursing

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent FT position within the Emergency Department upon successful completion of the NGG Program

• Experience working with talented, dedicated, and compassionate team of Nurses

• Opportunity for RNs to participate in a blended NGG program with our ED Development program with Humber College

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Completion of BScN

• ACLS and PALS;

• Commitment to completing Emergency Nursing Certificate (Sponsored by Lakeridge)

• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level;

• CC1 course required to be completed within 6 months of hire;

• Commitment to completing NGG Program Full Time

• Current B.C.L.S.;

• I.V. Certified and Defibrillation Certified;

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CON;

• Recent Emergency/Critical Care/Med-Surg combination of consolidation 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;

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 recruitment@lh.ca .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.