Job Description

Job Number:

J0623-0867

Union:

ONA

Salary:

$35.52 - $50.85/Hour

Job Title:

RN - Temporary Full-Time - Sills 5 (Mental Health)- Belleville General Hospital

Job Status:

Temporary Full Time

Department:

PSYCH

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

12 Hour Shifts - Days & Nights

Quinte Health Care (QHC) is a progressive and integrated system of four hospitals working with partners to provide exceptional care to their local communities.Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three hospitals, a rehabilitation day hospital, children\'s treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs, and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and surgery.With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centres such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.

Required

• Must be a graduate of a Diploma or Degree Nursing Program and hold a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Current knowledge and skills in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing / Mental Health Act.
• Recent related experience in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing,
• Enrolled in degree program or willing to commit to enrollment - Psychiatric Nursing or Psychology,
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills to assume charge responsibility,
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position,
• Must have previous proven good attendance record,
• Capable of coping with a demanding workload,
• Must be available for all shifts,
• Evidence of continuing education (annually) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Psychology, and
• A current CPR Certificate.

Duties

• 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.

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