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Lakeridge Health

2600002861 - Nurse Practitioner

Oshawa, ON, Canada

Wage Schedule: $77.490 - $81.450 per hour · Internship

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Pay: Wage Schedule: $77.490 - $81.450 per hour
Job type: Internship
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 2+ years experience in the area of MHA care and related prescribing required;
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

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ONA

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Pgrm Mgmt: Mental Health

Program: Mental Health & Addictions

Days, Evenings, Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $77.490 - $81.450 per hour

ONA: 2600002861

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 ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 27 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 3 November 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

Working as a member of a multi-site, inter-professional Crisis Intervention Team in the Emergency Department (ED), the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide psychiatric assessment and consultation services to youth and adults with mental health and substance use disorders in collaboration with the Psychiatry team. Based in ED, the NP will function with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the management of ED patients referred to Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program for consultation and assessment. Reporting to the MHA Program, the NP will assess and treat mental health needs.

The NP is responsible for: autonomously diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing specific procedures within the legislated scope of practice; providing direct patient care focusing on health promotion, client centred care, and maximizing clients' safety and function during their participation in program services; actively participating in regular team meetings and in discharge decisions, liaising with community based and hospital providers, advocating on behalf of clients and their families and participating in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed.

The successful candidate will also have opportunities to participate in professional development and continuing education to maintain clinical competence and to maintain optimal quality of care to clients

Qualifications

Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care;
Masters of Nursing required;
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required
Member of the RNAO and the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario;
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario and experience in upholding the rights of patients certified under the Mental Health Act;
2+ years experience in the area of MHA care and related prescribing required;
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively on an inter-professional team and with community partners;
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
Committed to client-centred and trauma informed practices with a collaborative approach to clinical work
Ability to interpret, apply and communicate relevant policies and procedures
Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based mental health care and practices with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction;
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 recruitment@lh.ca .

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 the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

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.

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Responsibilities

Provide autonomous psychiatric assessment and consultation for youth and adults with mental health and substance use disorders in the Emergency Department, collaborating with the Psychiatry team. Diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications within scope, support safe and patient-centred care, and coordinate discharge planning and collaboration with families and community providers.

Requirements

Requires current Ontario RN (EC) registration with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care, a Master of Nursing, and current Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must have at least two years of mental health and addictions experience with related prescribing, knowledge of Ontario's Mental Health Act, and strong interprofessional communication and clinical judgment.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment
Mental Health Care
Substance Use Disorder Care
Clinical Diagnosis
Diagnostic Test Interpretation
Pharmaceutical Prescribing
Emergency Department Care
Patient-Centred Care
Health Promotion
Risk Reduction
Trauma-Informed Practice
Interprofessional Collaboration
Clinical Judgment
Patient Advocacy
Discharge Planning
Communication

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Keywords

Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse Extended Class
Acute Care
Primary Care
Master of Nursing
Basic Life Support
Heart and Stroke Foundation
RNAO
Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario
Mental Health Act of Ontario
Mental Health and Addictions
Psychiatric Assessment
Substance Use Disorders
Emergency Department
Crisis Intervention Team
Diagnostic Testing
Pharmaceutical Prescribing
Patient-Centred Care
Trauma-Informed Practice
Health Promotion
Risk Reduction
Interprofessional Collaboration
Discharge Planning
Patient Advocacy
Community-Based Care

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