CUPE

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: General Emergency - Oshawa
Program: Emergency
12 Hour Shifts, NIGHTS Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600000930 (subsequent)

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!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Manager of Emergency Services, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within Emergency Services will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, monitoring IV's, setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS;

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse;

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized community college;

• 1-2 years Med/Surg experience (within the last 24 months) and/or Emergency department experience;

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

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (Ontario Heart & Stroke guidelines preferred);

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

• Current Medication Administration course;

• Physical Assessment course from a recognized institution and/or equivalent;

• Demonstrated experience in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and venipuncture an asset;

• Proven sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;

• Demonstrated ability to relate to patients and family members of a diverse community setting;

• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service within multidisciplinary team and when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;

• Proven excellent documentation skills;

• Demonstrated ability to perform all RPN nursing and related duties to the full scope of their practice 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 program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

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 C.U.P.E Local 6364.

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.