CUPE
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Addictions Withdrawal Mgt
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
4, 12 Hour Shifts, days, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Pinewood Centre
Wage Schedule: $36.950 - $39.020 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001394
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 2 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 9 June 2026.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the interprofessional team, you will; provide client-centred addictions, mental health, and general nursing care; ensure the security and safety of clients; and maintain the CNO standards of nursing practice. You will be responsible for providing clinical care to clients in the Residential Withdrawal Management Services (RWMS) unit at 300 Centre Street South, Oshawa. Clients are admitted to RWMS for support during active withdrawal and often have concurrent mental health and general health needs. You will work with Addictions Counsellors as well as consulting Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Addiction Medicine Physician. As the sole nurse on shift 24/7, you will actively contribute to the treatment approach for the unit. You will perform assessments as well as help develop, implement and evaluate the interprofessional plan of client care. You will also be responsible for participating in role development, which could include: contacting and/or shadowing nurses in other residential withdrawal programs, learning about community resources, developing daily routines and protocols, providing input into the development/review of policies, and assisting to redefine the model of care within this well-established unit. You will require excellent interpersonal skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing) is required;
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college is required;
- Current B.C.L.S. certificate is required;
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent hospital-based adult mental health nursing experience is preferred;
- Completion of a mental health nursing certificate (or equivalent continuing education) is required;
- Completion of a prevention and management of aggressive behaviour program through Lakeridge Health or equivalent is required;
- Current Medication Administration Certificate (plus related medication knowledge and administration experience with the last year) is required;
- Suboxone training course completed or commitment to complete (online) within six months of hire;
- Fundamentals of addiction course completed or commitment to complete (online) within six months of hire;
- Recent experience with diabetes care and health teaching preferred;
- Recent experience with wound care preferred;
- Ability to lift, turn, transfer clients with the use of mechanical lifts;
- Demonstrated skills in providing client education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care;
- Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
- Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.
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.
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.
