Overview
Quinte Health’s four hospitals unite under the core values; Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives, improve access to high-quality care, and build healthier communities—right where people need it most. Quinte Health’s four hospitals are the heart of our communities, delivering exceptional care close to home.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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).
Physical Demands
* Strength: Required 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: Required Constantly – standing; Frequently – walking, bending/stooping; Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling; Rarely – balancing, climbing.
* Dexterity: Required 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 Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 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.
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