Job Title: Registered Nurse Temporary Part Time Child/Adolescent Mental Health Mental Health & Addictions 12, 8, 4 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change) Lakeridge Health Oshawa Wage Schedule: $41.150 - $58.980 per hour Posting Reference: (phone hidden) 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. 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, creative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health! This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 20 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 27 October 2026.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will conduct patient physical health and mental health assessment, contribute to the development of treatment plans and deliver interventions within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient unit. Interventions include crisis assessment and management, medication administration, facilitating group work and providing individual and family support/counselling/health teaching.

The Registered

Nurse will document all aspects of patient care and actively participate in patient care meetings.

The Registered

Nurse is responsible for maintaining all relevant statistics. Registration (in good standing)



with the College of Registered Nurses of Ontario

- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient or Community Mental Health experience - Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience is preferred Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Mental Health is an asset
- Canadian Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Certificate is preferred
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in completing phsychical health assessments as well as mental health assessments on children and youth who have serious and persistent mental illnesses
- Demonstrated understanding of mental illness in children and adolescents and proven ability to create and implement care plans for children and youth with mental illness
- Clear understanding of current best practice and evidence based interventions for children and youth with mental illness
- Demonstrated knowledge in the area of psychopharmacological interventions for children and youth with mental illness, and proven ability to identify and effectively intervene with related side effects
- Ability to demonstrate nursing leadership, exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality
- 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 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). 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.

Lakeridge

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

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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. #

📌 Registered Nurse - Temporary Part Time Night Shift (Oshawa)
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