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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time (~6 months)
Department: OG8 RESIDENT CARE AREA
Program: Healthy Aging
12 Hour Shifts, Days and Nights Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000343

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current B.C.L.S.
• Interest in the practice of Gerontology nursing, knowledge of Discharge Planning and ability to function independently in a total patient care environment;
• B.Sc.N. and/or Gerontology Certificate is preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the CNO “Standards on Nursing Practice”;
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Demonstrated judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
• Able to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Able to assume a leadership/supervisory role;
• Able to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered care environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area.

To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records. Function as a member of a Multidisciplinary team. To perform other related duties as assigned.