Job Description

Job Number:

J0523-1074

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$29.37 - $31.16/Hour

Job Title:

RPN - Part-Time- Q4 Inpatient Surgery - Belleville

Job Status:

Permanent Part Time

Department:

SURGICAL

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Nursing Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

12 hour days, evenings & 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

The inpatient surgical nurse demonstrates knowledge and comprehension of the surgical patient during the pre-op and post - operative phases. The surgical nurse is able to identify and apply standards of care required for the surgical patient including orthopedic, urology, general surgery, ENT, and gynecology patients.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate,
• Minimum of 6 months working experience on a medical or surgical inpatient unit or final student placement on an inpatient surgical unit within the last year, and
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).

Duties

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to assigned patients with predictable outcomes, utilizing specialized knowledge, skills and judgment,
• Responsible, and accountable, for the coordination and delivery of care within the framework of collaborative practice, consulting and collaborating with Registered Nurses, and other members of the health care team, as required,
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, patient-centred care, and teamwork/collaboration,
• Documents proficiently according to standards and QHC policies,
• Participates in quality assurance and continuing education programs to ensure a high level of patient care and efficiencies in the delivery of 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.

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