Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Surgical Department

Position Summary

Join Quinte Healths Surgical Unit as a dedicated nurse where youll engage with a diverse range of patients spanning medical surgical and palliative care needs. With a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 youll have the opportunity to provide personalized care in a supportive environment. Our unit boasts 28 beds including two specialized palliative care suites ensuring comprehensive end-of-life support.

Opportunities for career growth abound within our unit with pathways to various roles including preceptor roles and opportunities to expand your knowledge of wound care. Success on Quinte 4 requires strong time management skills the ability to prioritize effectively and a willingness to seek guidance from PCL staff when needed.

Join our cohesive team where mutual support and collaboration are paramount. Make a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career in a dynamic and fulfilling healthcare environment.

Required

Current Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current CPR BLS 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.
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-centered care and teamwork/collaboration.
Documents proficiently according to standards and Quinte Health policies.
Participates in quality assurance and continuing education programs to ensure a high level of patient care and efficiencies in the delivery of care.
Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health guided by our core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team uniting all our hospitals to deliver local and regional healthcare partnership with our communities we strive to improve access to high-quality care right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff dedicated physicians and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other embodying our core values at every turn.

We dont just serve our communities we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape with our team members residing raising their families and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

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).
Required Rarely foot action.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 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 x2577 or for assistance.