2600002414 - Registered Nurse

Job summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing personal patient care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs and telemetry within the Medicine Float Pool. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain health records and ensure professional nursing standards across various units.

Job details

ONA Job Title: Registered Nurse Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months) Department: MEDICINE FLOAT POOL Program: Medicine 12 Hour Shifts; DDNN (Subject to Change) Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour Posting Reference: 2600002414 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 15 September 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 22 September 2026. NOTE: There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work on all Medicine/Healthy Aging program units at Lakeridge Health Ajax. This includes 2E, 2W, 4E, 2N, 4W and surg units (subject to change if floor locations change) Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to Manager of Medicine Float Pool, the successful candidate will be responsible for personal patient care, vital signs, physical assessment, administration of medications, monitoring IV's, monitoring telemetry (if CC1 prepared), setting up medical equipment as appropriate and other duties as assigned. The RN will participate as a member of the Float Pool, Multidisciplinary Team and the Nursing Team at the at the Ajax site on Medicine/Health Aging units. As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining the health record according to hospital policy, procedure and standards. Qualifications Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing); Registered Nurse Degree Diploma from an accredited university; Current B.C.L.S. certificate; Recent medical-surgical experience and evidence of recent related continuing education Coronary Care I course (Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation) required OR must enrol within 6 months of commencing in position and successfully complete within 18 months of commencing in position (reimbursement for the cost of the course will be provided upon providing proof of completion) Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related Clinical Specialties; Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments, patient care units and hospital sites within the Corporation; Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients with the use of mechanical lifts; Demonstrated skills in providing patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care. Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public. Must have a satisfactory performance record 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 in this area; and Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy. 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.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing personal patient care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs and telemetry within the Medicine Float Pool. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain health records and ensure professional nursing standards across various units.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a Registered Nurse Degree Diploma and a current B.C.L.S. certificate. Recent medical-surgical experience is required, along with the completion or enrollment in a Coronary Care I course.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Physical Assessment
• Medication Administration
• IV Monitoring
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Patient Education
• Organizational Skills
• Prioritization
• Interpersonal Communication
• Documentation
• Customer Service
• Patient Transfer

Job areas

• Healthcare