Job Description

Job Number:

J0623-0869

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$35.52 - $50.85/Hour

Job Title:

RN - Temporary Full -Time - TOC (Transitional Outpatient Centre) - BG

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Department:

TOC

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

8 Hour Shifts Days, Monday to Friday

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.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Current knowledge and skills in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing / Mental Health Act,
• A minimum of 2 years working experience within the last 5 years in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing,
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care and Trauma Informed Care approach,
• Experience in Group Facilitation,
• Knowledge of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and/or DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), and
• Knowledge and skill in Metabolic Monitoring for chronic conditions and mental illness.

Duties

• Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and measuring patient outcomes. This includes triage of high risk patients prior to, or following a psychiatric consultation or discharge from hospital,
• Performs holistic patient health assessments and health maintenance activities including, screening for the presence of acute or chronic illnesses that may be contributing to the overall mental clinical presentation,
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing psychiatric/mental health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care,
• Assessment, administration, monitoring/evaluation of medication effectiveness for those undergoing medication adjustment and symptom stabilization,
• Establishes therapeutic relationships as per the College of Nurses Standards,
• Provides appropriate health teaching to patients and families with a focus on medications, acute and chronic disease/symptom management,
• Development of patient focused documented care plans,
• Maintains nursing records,
• Participates in Continuous Improvement programs to ensure a high level of patient care, and
• Passion for motivational interviewing and knowledge of the stages of change is an asset.

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, and
• 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), and
• Required Rarely - foot action.

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.

Quinte Health Care