QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• ACLS preferred with current BCLS;
• Lakeridge Health Adult Life Support Medical Directive competency preferred, or completed within one

year of hire

• Completion/In progress/Enrolled in Critical Care Nursing Certificate (proof must be provided with

application) with commitment to be completed within 6 months;

• Experience in Critical Care/Intensive Care OR Medical or Surgical nursing experience
• Evidence of advanced assessment skills of patients requiring ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring, and

ECG interpretation;

• Epidural/PCA pain management skills preferred;
• Demonstrated conflict management abilities;
• Proven effective organizational, critical thinking, prioritization, time-management, problem-solving

and teaching skills;

• Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and

Joy;

• Demonstrates understanding of, and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety

programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular
in-services education in this area

The Critical Care RN will provide quality critical care nursing practice to support patients in life threatening, or potentially life threatening, health situations. The Critical Care RN will utilize advanced knowledge, problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, enhanced communication skills, and work collaboratively alongside the Interprofessional Team.
This position will require increased educational preparation, in collaboration with Critical Care Leadership, to perform added duties as assigned, such as but not limited to: Critical Care Response Team (CCRT), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and Charge Nurse (CN).