Registered Nurse – Critical Care

Company

Lakeridge Health

The care we provide at Lakeridge Health is shaped by our vision: One System, Best Health. Lakeridge Health is the largest health provider in the Durham Region, with five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care and labour and delivery units, a long term care home and a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, stroke, cardiac, diagnostic imaging, laboratory medicine, renal and others. Durham Region has a strong, diverse economic base and, as the eastern gateway to Toronto, offers easy access to the city.

Location

Bowmanville

Duties

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 Months)
Department: Critical Care Unit - Bowmanville
Program: Critical Care
12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
Wage Schedule: $39.070 - $56 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400000982

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).

Requirements

* 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);
* 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

Start Date

2025-05-07

Hours

75/Biweekly

Salary

39.07-56.00/hr

Contact

Name

Madeline Abbott

Display Name

Madeline

Title

Team Lead Talent Acquisition

Address

1 Hospital Court

Email

recruitment@lh.ca

Other Email

maabbott@lh.ca

Job Posting Link

Lakeridge Healthwebsite

Display Date

2025-04-11

Expiry Date

Until Filled