Job Description

Job Number:

J0723-0390

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$34.01 - $35.95/Hour

Job Title:

RPN - Full-Time - Behavioural Support Transition Unit - BGH

Job Status:

Permanent Full Time

Department:

BSTU

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

12 hour days & nights

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

Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the RPN is a member of the health care team, accountable for the day to day provision of quality patient and family centered care in a manner consistent with QHC\'s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction. Under the direction of the Patient Care Lead (PCL), the RPN performs assigned clinical duties, coordinates the care of patients, and participates in the efficient operation of the patient care area.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues, addictions and other neurological conditions.
• Current Gentle Persuasion Certificate.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).

Duties

• Participate in clinical activity in the patient care area to promote quality care delivery
• Manages key components of the clinical record, in a manner that is clear, concise and comprehensive and consistent with Hospital Policy.
• Accountable to the patients assigned to her/him for providing and/or coordinating the care provided during the course of her/his hours of duty.
• Optimizing patient centered care, the RPN will involve the patient\'s family or significant others in the patient\'s care, and will seek the collaboration and consultation of other members of the health care team as required.
• Engages in critical inquiry to inform decision making and establishes therapeutic, caring and culturally safe relationships with patient and the interprofessional care team
• Utilizes the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.
• Provides leadership in the practice setting by acting as a role model and preceptor for students and new staff.
• Demonstrates leadership by providing, facilitating, and promoting the best possible care/service to patients, their families and significant others while role modeling professional values, beliefs and attributes.
• Adheres to worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Hospital policies.
• Works together with members of the Health Care Team to create quality practice settings that promotes continuing competence and a healthy workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Frequently - 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, sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely - balancing, climbing

Dexterity

• Required Frequently - forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion, fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• 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