Job Number:

J0726-0746

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$41.15 - $58.98/Hour

Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Medicine (Quinte 6)

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Department:

MEDICINE PROGRAM

Site:

Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

DDNN. Shifts are up to 12 hours long and may be scheduled on days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. Hours and shifts are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization.

Required
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, 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, or able to obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

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 annul 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
• 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
• Required Frequently - walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally - sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely - balancing, climbing
Dexterity
• Required Frequently - forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally - fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely - foot action

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