Job Description

Job Number:

J0723-0120

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$35.52 - $50.85/Hour

Job Title:

RN - Intensive Care Unit - Full-time - Belleville General Hospital

Job Status:

Permanent Full Time

Department:

ICU

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

12 hour shifts, including weekends

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 ICU is a multidisciplinary team that care for patients aged 18 years and older with medical & surgical diseases that can encompass multiple systems and often include a wide array of infectious diseases

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Current ACLS Certification or registered for ACLS course to start within 6 months.
• 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).
• A minimum of 1-year recent acute care experience in a medical/surgical department in the last 3 years, or a minimum of 6 months\' acute care experience in an ICU environment.
• 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.
• The ICU is a multidisciplinary team that care for patients aged 18 years and older with medical & surgical diseases that can encompass multiple systems and often include a wide array of infectious diseases

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.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• 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 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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