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Position Summary
Discover Your Nursing Potential with Quinte Health’s Transition Pool! Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Quinte Health’s Transition Pool offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse clinical areas, build skills, and find where you truly thrive—all while making a difference in patient care.
Start with an 8‑week orientation program designed for your success:
* First 4 weeks: Medicine/Surgical unit with a consistent mentor to build your foundation.
* Next 10 shifts: Rotate through specialized units including Sills 3 (Acute Stroke/Rehab), Sills 4 (Complex Continuing Care), BSTU (Behavioral Support), TCU (Transitional Care Unit), Trenton In‑Patient Unit, and Picton In‑Patient Unit.
* After a few months, once confident and comfortable, you’ll complete Emerge orientation—2 weeks in Belleville’s Emergency Department and 2 weeks in Trenton’s Emergency Department.
This role is ideal for nurses who love variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to broaden their horizons.
What You’ll Gain
* Diverse clinical exposure across multiple units
* Tailored mentorship and a supportive onboarding experience
* Opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills and grow your career
* Find your niche and elevate your nursing journey with Quinte Health’s Transition Pool—apply today!
Required
* Current certificate of registration in good standing, or eligible for registration, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
* Current ACLS, or a minimum of CPR or BLS certificate, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
* Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. previous Cardio Concepts QHC) or willing to register to an eligible course within 60 days and completion within 6 months of commencement of position (or mutually agreed upon dates).
* Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
Duties
* Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills – to assume in‑charge responsibility to function independently.
* Provision of care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education.
* Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement necessary for care of acute medical patients.
* Teaching and coaching to patients and families.
* Maintains nursing records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
* Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards and best practices within the nursing profession.
* Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development including annual training and education as indicated.
* Participates in unit/dept. and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
* Adheres to a safe and healthy workplace and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adheres to health and safety related policy and procedures.
* Adapts and adheres to the values of Quinte Health while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
* Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
* Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10‑15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds.
Mobility
* Constantly – standing.
* Frequently – walking, bending/stooping.
* Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling.
* Rarely – balancing, climbing.
Dexterity
* Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion.
* Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down).
* Rarely – foot action.
Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613‑969‑7400 x2577.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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