Job Description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Full Time (18 Month Contract)

Department: Post Anes Care Unit (Home Base)/ Day Surgery


Program: Surgical Program

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 and 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour

Posting Reference: 2500002585



This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 2 September 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 9 September 2025.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of OR, PACU and Day Surgery, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation, and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. Using an advanced level of nursing practice and excellent observation skills, the RN will successfully care for patients undergoing surgery in the Pre-Operative, Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas. They will demonstrate flexibility to work throughout the Peri Anaesthesia environment in order to promote patient flow; monitor post-operative patient progress while recovering from local, regional, or general anesthesia and timely discharge.



Qualifications

Required: Current Ontario Registration with the College of Nurses Required: Current BCLS; ACLS preferred. Required: Post Anesthetic Care Certificate Required: At least 2 years recent PACU experience Required: Venipuncture and IV Certification Critical Care or ED certificate an asset (with PACU certificate) Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care; Ability to handle a stressful environment in a positive manner; Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice; Demonstrated knowledge in patient centered care approach and principles Ability to adapt to a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment; Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past 2 years; Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees and quality improvement projects; Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; prioritizing; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution; Demonstrated knowledge and ability to care for advanced airway patients on ventilators; Demonstrated knowledge and ability to care for patients with invasive hemodynamic monitoring (ie. Artline, Central Line); Understanding of surgical procedures and pre-operative care and immediate post-operative 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; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; 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


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.



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 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.