CUPE
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Interventional Radiology
Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services
8, 4 Hour Shifts, DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001445
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 CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 4 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 11 June 2026.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To utilize the nursing process in providing patient centered care, assessment and teaching within the Diagnostic Imaging program. To participate and function as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. To maintain nursing records and on line documentation. To provide pre, during and post procedure patient care. To provide related health education to patients and/or families and the health care team. To perform other related duties as assigned. As an individual practitioner, the nurse will maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college
- Qualified to practice within current CNO R.P.N. Scope of Practice guidelines;
- Successful completion of physical assessment course with current competency, medication administration course or diploma equivalents required with proven competence in administration of medications according to the standards of practice from the college of Nurses of Ontario;
- Current successful completion of B.C.L.S certificate required;
- Successful completion of IV line certification;
- Knowledge of monitoring of conscious sedation to the patient;
- Competent to assist with Interventional procedures;
- 2-3 years of current (within 2 years) acute surgical &/or medical nursing experience preferred;
- Capable of wearing personal protective equipment as regulated; lead lined full apron device weighing approximately 13 pounds for extended time frame up to 3 hours at a time for interventional procedures;
- Physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance;
- Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
- Proven ability to assess and provide related health education to patients and/or families and the health care team;
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in patient care assignments within the Diagnostic Imaging program:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with exceptional ability to communicate information in a comprehensible, relevant and accurate manner;
- Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships using knowledge, tact and empathy in a family centred care environment; proven effective good team dynamics and supportive of positive culture.
- Proven effective organizational, critical thinking, prioritization, and time-management, problem- solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and supportive of scope of practice enhancement.
- Membership in RPNAO and other professional nursing associations preferred.
- 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
[email protected] .
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 C.U.P.E Local 6364.
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.
