Job Description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Status: Temporary Part Time (6 Month Contract)

Department: 3E IP Surgery, LHAP

Program: Surgical Program

Days, Nights, Weekends; 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour

Posting Reference: 2500002710



This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 11 September 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 18 September 2025.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:



Reporting to Manager of Inpatient Surgical, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary environment. You will provide care to a post-surgical adult patient population with a broad spectrum of medical diagnoses, including Palliative care.



QUALIFICATIONS:



Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level; Current surgical nursing experience strongly preferred; Health assessment course or equivalent experience; Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations; Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community; Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement; Ability to perform the essential duties of the position; Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development; 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 commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; 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 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.