ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Department: Intensive Care Unit, LHAP

Program: Critical Care

12 Hour Shifts; DDNN (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600001634

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!

This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 25 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 3 July 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

Critical Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurses (RN) will utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. CCU RNs participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Care Team. As an individual practitioner CCU RNs maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice to maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of Critical Care Nursing Certificate B.Sc.Nursing and ACLS, preferred; Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current B.C.L.S.; Experience in Critical Care/Intensive Care setting OR experience in an acute care setting (e.g. Medical or Surgical Program); Demonstrated ventilator and haemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation skills; Demonstrated conflict management abilities; Proven effective organizational, critical thinking, prioritization, time-management, problem-solving and teaching skills; Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills; Proven commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO; Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations; Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance; Epidural/PCA pain management skills preferred; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services 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 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.