Job Description

Job Number:J0425-0083Union:ONASalary:$39.07 - $56.00/HourJob Title:Advanced Beginner Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care UnitJob Status:Temporary Full TimeDepartment:ICUSite:Belleville General HospitalJob Category:Nursing CareersNumber of Positions:3Hours: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.Position SummaryJoin our dynamic ICU team! We invite novice nurses to apply and embark on a rewarding journey in critical care. Our ICU boasts a comprehensive onboarding program, easing newcomers into the realm of critical care nursing. As part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll care for adult patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions, offering exposure to various infectious diseases.As you gain experience, you'll have the opportunity to train as a vital member of our critical care response team, addressing acute changes in patients across the hospital. ICU nurses develop excellent time management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills, paving the way for success in roles like Professional Practice and Patient Care Leads.In our ICU, it's more than a job-it's a family. Join us in a supportive environment where every team member contributes valuable skills and knowledge. Embrace the joy of work and continuous learning in a fast-paced, fulfilling setting.Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with the requirement of obtaining a general class license within 12 weeks of start date.
• Minimum 4 Months Critical Care experience (consolidation hours included) within the past year.
• Current certification in ACLS, or at a minimum 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.
• Current ACLS certification or able obtain within 3 months of the commencement of the position.
• 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).
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Nursing Program or willingness to enroll within 3 months of hire and a commitment to complete the certification within 2 years.
• 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.
• Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards
• Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice
• Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status
• Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs
• Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care
• Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice
• Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions
• Based on experience and readiness, training for in charge duties, CCRT and precepting/ mentoring is an expectation of all ICU staff
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.Physical Demands AnalysisStrength

• Required Sporadically - average under 30 pounds lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling
• Required in extreme emergency - 100 pounds

Mobility

• Required Often - standing
• Required Frequently - sitting, walking, on hard floor surface
• Required Occasionally - stooping, lateral bending, foot activation, kneeling, bending
• Required Rarely - crouching, squatting

Dexterity

• Required Frequently - both hands for reaching, reaching above shoulder, fine finger movement, foot action, pinching, gripping/grasping, and eye/hand coordination

Equal OpportunityWe 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 or for assistance.