ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Endoscopy-OPD
Program: Surgical Program
Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call; 4 and 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002248
This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 31 July 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 8 August 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• Previous clinical work experience in Endoscopy preferred (within 2 years);
• Must have minimum of 2 years recent related critical care nursing experience (i.e. Critical/Intensive Care Unit, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Emergency Room);
• Perioperative nursing experience preferred;
• Must have recent (within 2 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients receiving Moderate and Deep intravenous sedation/analgesia;
• Proficient in IV therapy;
• Proven effective interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and teaching skills, and a willingness to promote learning for students in the endoscopy unit;
• Member of the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (CSGNA) preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Physically capable of lifting, turning, pushing, pulling and transferring patients manually and with mechanical aides;
• BScN, preferred;
• 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.

As part of the Surgical Program, the Endoscopy Unit provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders, including pre, intra and post procedural care. Using an advanced level of nursing practice and excellent assessment skills, the Endoscopy nurse monitors pre, intra and post procedural patient’s progress while recovering from moderate and deep intravenous sedation/analagesia. Nursing care will include advanced assessment skills; patient education; treatment and care planning pre, intra and post procedure; recovery and discharge within a patient-focused model. The RN is responsible for knowledge, care and handling of the endoscopy technical equipment and instruments. Also to perform other related duties as assigned.