Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RN

Department

Emergency

Salary

$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

As per ONA Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic nursing specialty career opportunity? Do you like the idea of thinking on your feet in fast-paced environments? As an RN working in the Emergency Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will be the first point of patient contact; treating patients who are suffering from trauma, injury or severe medical conditions and requiring urgent treatment in a fast-paced team environment.

As an integral member of the healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to handle situations with care and confidence ensuring a positive patient care journey.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Completion of a basic cardiac rhythm interpretation course with demonstrated ongoing competence (LWDH Basic Dysrhythmia course or equivalent)
• Current Certification in ACLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through biannual re-certification
• Completion of current training in Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS)
• Current Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring with demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Current Certification in TNCC
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Preference will be given to those with minimum 1-year experience in acute medical, surgical and/or Emergency Nursing
• Certification in CPI within the past 2 years or willingness to obtain
• Experience working independently in an emergency department within the past 4 years would be preferred
• Current certification in PALS and/or ENPC preferred
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.