Overview
At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values of 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. If you’re compassionate and driven, we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!
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/department 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 adherence 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 (e.g., previous Cardio Concepts QHC) or willingness 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: Occasionally lift and carry average weight 20 pounds and max 50 pounds; push/pull average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds; patient assist approx. 100 pounds.
* Mobility: Standing constantly; walking, bending/stooping frequently; sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling occasionally; balancing and climbing rarely.
* Dexterity: Frequent movements of shoulders, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back; fine finger movements occasionally; occasional foot action.
Equal Opportunity
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 during the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577.
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