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Why Work at Lakeridge Health

Your Career, Your Benefits

  •  Our Salary and benefits are competitive and equitable.  

  • We provide comprehensive benefit packages to Regular Full Time staff members, the benefit entitlements vary based on applicable collective agreement. Some of the features include medical benefits, vacation, 12 paid statutory holidays, employee assistance programs, maternity and parental leave, and life insurance.   

  • Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is available to all Regular and Temporary staff members 

  • Regular Full Time and Regular Part Time Staff have access to bursary and loan supports to help achieve your career goals.  

  • Formal Development programs where we sponsor staff to be trained to work in specialty program areas. The program is in partnership with local education institutes and is a combination of theory and placement hours. Development Programs are in the following areas: 

    • Operating Room (RN) 

    • Emergency (RN) 

    • Critical Care (RN) 

    • Anesthesia Assistant (RRT)  

  • Lakeridge employees can access a variety of discounts, rewards, and benefit programs offering exclusive pricing in attractions, hotels, travels, movies, sports and many more.  

  • Lakeridge is a member of Perkolpolis – membership gives you access to exclusive discounts.   

  • A commitment to your physical and mental health with wellness programs and initiatives aimed at fostering a healthy and balanced work environment 

  • Wellness programs include: free in-person seated massage, peer support programs, focused awareness series, Live and Virtual Wellness workshops, Therapeutic Paws of Canada Program, Wellness Lounges, The Working Mind Training, Bereavement Supports & Resources 

  • We celebrate the outstanding contributions of our team through regular recognition programs. From your Best Moments – the way you go above and beyond in your everyday role – to your Best Years career milestones, recognizing the impact you make as a team member is an important part of our strategic direction to Be a Workplace of Choice.  

  • We are dedicated to providing career growth opportunities and ensuring you have the resources and support to develop professionally and advance in your career 

  • Making meaningful difference every day by contributing to the health and well-being of the communities we serve 

  • The program is a confidential, voluntary counselling and referral service available 24/7/365, free of charge to employees, privileged staff and their family membts. The program is designed to help with personal or work-related issues.  

Career Growth and Development

Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG)

Lakeridge Health is a participant in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee. Through the Ontario Ministry of Health, we provide an opportunity for new Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who are within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario to support their transition into practice and gain full-time employment.  Nurses participating in this program will work full time hours in a supernumerary position.  This program provides new nurses with:  

  • mentorship from an experienced nurse  

  • extended orientation and additional support while transitioning into the workforce  

  • opportunity to transition into a full time position  

  • experience working with a talented, dedicated and compassionate team of Nurses  

Enhanced Clinical Externship Program

Clinical Externs are paid positions to help learners gain work experience under supervision. This program offers nursing students an exciting opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real hospital setting—Building hands-on experience, confidence and clinical skills in a supportive, supervised environment. Clinical externs gain insights into day-to-day responsibilities of nurses, including how they communicate and collaborate within the health care team.  

The transitional role is designed to immerse you in the healthcare environment and prepare you or your future as a nursing profession. It’s also a valuable stepping stone toward joining our team as a graduate!  

Open to students in accredited Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs, this role follows the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) guidelines for unregulated health providers. 

Internationally Educated Nurse Career Pathway Program

Lakeridge Health is supporting and working with internationally educated nurses (IENs) to find career pathways in our hospitals.  

IENs are nurses who received their training outside of Canada and who have come to work in this country. These health-care professionals bring much knowledge, skills, and expertise; however, to work as a nurse in Ontario, IENs must successfully meet requirements established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the province’s governing body for the nursing profession.  

To support IENs to meet CNO requirements, Lakeridge Health is offering an IEN career pathway program to help them start their careers in Ontario and transition into registered nursing positions. Supervised Practice Experience Partnership  

Community Commitment Program For Nurses

In partnership with Health Force Ontario, the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year full time commitment. This incentive is available during specific intake periods annually. 

Eligibility criteria is outline: HealthForceOntario  

Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria, Ontario Health reviews and determines eligibility. Interested new hires must complete the application requirements outlined by Ontario Health, for questions contact recruitment@lh.ca  

Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses

Port Perry qualifies for the Government of Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness program for Nurses.  Nurses employed at the Lakeridge Health Port Perry site may be eligible for this program.  Please visit www.canada.ca for more information.  

Contact Us

Lakeridge Health
905-576-8711

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