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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Emergency, LHAP
Program: Emergency
12 Hour Shifts, days/nights Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500001472

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Commitment to successfully complete CNA Emergency Nursing Certification (ENC(C); asset
• B.Sc.N and ACLS preferred;
• Critical Care/ER/PALS/TNCC Certificate, preferred;
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• I.V. Certified and Defibrillation Certified;
• Successful completion of coronary care courses from an approved institution;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CON;
• Recent Emergency/Critical Care experience: paediatric experience, preferred;
• Proven EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, trauma nursing and patient assessment skills;
• Proven organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement, good observation skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a charge/supervisory role;
• Physically capable of lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• 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, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area

The Emergency (ER) RN will report to the ER Managers and utilize nursing processes in providing a positive patient care experience. As an ER RN you will 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 RN practices. The ER RN will maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.