Job Description

Job Number:

J1023-0733

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$37.93 - $54.37/Hour

Job Title:

Mental Health RN - BGH Emergency Department, Temp. FT

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Department:

ER

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1 -->

Hours:

1100-2300- continental rotation

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer\'s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health\'s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children\'s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Position Summary

The Mental Health RN working within the BGH ED will work collaboratively to care for patients presenting with mental health concerns. They will also act as a strong resource for other members of the BGH ED team.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• A Current CPR certificate
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
• Current knowledge and skills in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing / Mental Health Act.
• Recent related experience in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing, min 2 years
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Duties

• \xe2\x80\xa2 Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care,
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing psychiatric/mental health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care,
• Responsible for supervision of other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care,
• Maintains nursing records,
• Participates in Continuous Improvement programs to ensure a high level of patient care, and
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adapts and adheres to the values of Quinte Health while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
Required Occasionally - lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
Required Frequently - standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping; Required Occasionally - sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
Required Rarely - balancing, climbing
Dexterity
Required Frequently - object handling, gripping/grasping, eye/hand co-ordination, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion; Required Occasionally - fine finger movements

Equal Opportunity

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.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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