Registered Nurse-Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit
Blanche River Health
Kirkland Lake, ON
Posted
1 week ago
Start Date
October 30, 2025
Duration
Until January 2026
Compensation
$40.24/hour to $57.68/hour, as per the ONA Collective Agreement
Experience Level
3 to 5 years
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialties
Adult Acute Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Blanche River Health Offers:   

INCENTIVE PACKAGES that include:
ü  Signing bonus –  up to $12,500
ü  Relocation allowance – up to $3000 if relocating from outside of North Eastern Ontario
ü  Housing allowance – up to $3000
 
As well as:
·         EAP program, ‘perks’ program.
·         A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program. 
·         A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance 
·         A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace
·         A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment
 
Compensation & Benefits Information
·         Rate of pay ranges from: $40.24 to $57.68, as per the ONA Collective Agreement 
·         Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP).  Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/ 
·         Paid percent in lieu of benefits and vacation percentage on each pay – up to 20% as per the Ona Collective Agreement
 

Job Summary:

Emergency department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses are responsible for the application of the nursing process, in planning and providing care for individuals, families or groups, based on the Standards of Nursing Practice, within a total patient care delivery framework. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and sound decision making based on scientific principles in theory. Is responsible and accountable for all activities in which they engage. All nursing working in the ED and ICU will be familiar with and follow the Critical Care Standards of Ontario.

 
 Qualifications

Education:

Certifications and Registrations

  • A graduate from an approved school of nursing (university or community college) with a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS)
  • IV initiation & CVAD skills
  • Current certification in Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)
  • Must have CTAS certification at time of employment or obtain within first 3 months of employment 
  • TNCC certification (preferred, but not required)
  • PALS certification (preferred, but not required)
  • Advanced cardiac monitoring preferred 
 
 
Skill, Ability & Experience:
 
  • A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Med/Surgical Unit experience in a hospital setting
  • A minimum of 1 year emergency/intensive care experience in a hospital setting is preferred 
  • Demonstrate regular work attendance
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Read and write English
  • French is an asset
  • Shift work is a requirement including days, nights, evenings, and weekends
  • Be available for transfers when required 
 

Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please click on the link provided

 

Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please click on the link provided

 

 
Please submit your resume by November 13, 2025 to Human Resources:

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Blanche River Health
Head Office 145 Government Rd E, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4, Canada
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Blanche River Health (BRH) is a fully accredited hospital organization committed to providing quality patient-centered health care services in Northern and Central Timiskaming. It continues to lead in Health Care Services by collaborating with Community Health Partners creating safe and healthy communities and ensuring seamless transitions to other Health Services.

Blanche River Health has two hospital sites in Englehart and Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

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Kirkland Lake, ON
Location Ontario
Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality in Timiskaming District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. The 2016 population, according to Statistics Canada, was 7,981.

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Blanche River Health Head Office
Address 145 Government Rd E, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4, Canada
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