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Job Title: Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Mental Health
Program: Mental Health (ED Mental Health, Crisis Intervention & Inpatient)
12 Hour Shifts, DDNN Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering & Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001013

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 21 April 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 28 April 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide client-centred psychiatric, addiction and general nursing care, ensuring the security and safety of the patients while maintaining the CNO standards of nursing practice. You will be responsible for providing clinical care to patients on the inpatient mental health units, which includes the General unit and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Working within a primary nursing model, you will actively contribute to the treatment approach for the unit, perform assessments, develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care. As an RN, working in the capacity of a charge nurse is also an expectation of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);

• A current B.C.L.S. certificate is required

• BScN is an asset

• Minimum 1 year Mental Health/psychiatric, ED Mental Health, Inpatient & Crisis Intervention experience with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is required

• Access to independant reliable transportation to travel between sites

• CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is considered an asset

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;

• Demonstrated excellent knowledge of, and experience in group theories and dynamics;

• Demonstrated knowledge of Community Mental Health Resources;

• Completion of a Non-Violent Crisis Prevention or equivalent course, or within 1 month of hire.

• Completion of a Mental Health Certificate Program preferred with expected completion within 3 years of hire.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Trauma-informed care and Psychotropic medication.

• Demonstrated understanding of approaches to assessing and management of suicide risk

• Demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour

• Ability to conduct Mental Health Assessment with excellent interviewing and communication skills;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop a therapeutic Nurse-Client relationship and work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team;

• Effective leadership, decision-making, organizational and problem solving skills are required as demonstrated by previous experience in a charge/team lead role.

• Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary

• Bilingualism or proficiency in a second language would be an asset;

• Must have 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-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.