Acute Care Registered Nurse (Full-time Permanent)
Kenora, ON
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Acute Care Registered Nurse
(Full-time Permanent)
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Job Type
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Full-time Permanent
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Hours
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1.00 FTE
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Classification
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RN
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Department
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2E – Acute Adult/Pediatrics
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Salary
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$40.24 to $57.68 per hour
As per ONA Collective Agreement
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Closing Date
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
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If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
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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 a RN working in the Medical/Pediatric Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) you will have the opportunity to assist patients at various acuities and also to share in milestones. When working on these units you are an integral member of a team who provides hands-on care. Additionally, you relish the opportunity to build rapport with patients and families and exercise excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.
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
- Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated continuing competence in BGM through annual recertification
- Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
- Current certification in NRP (was NALS) and demonstrated continuing competence through bi-annual recertification
- Preference will be given to those with recent experience in acute medical nursing
- Knowledge of First Nations culture an asset
- Reliable attendance record
