Position Summary

Join the dynamic team at Belleville General Hospital (BGH) Emergency Department, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact in patient care. Our ED caters to patients of all ages with diverse medical concerns, featuring 31 rooms. On average our ED sees 115 patients a day. The BGH ED is the cosult centre for the 3 other ED sites, so you could see patients transfered from other Quinte Health sites. Working in this fast-paced environment will expose you to a broad spectrum of illnesses, providing invaluable learning opportunities.

As an ED nurse, you'll not only enhance your clinical skills but also open doors to advancement in critical care nursing, triage, and leadership positions. Thriving in this role requires strong assessment and technical abilities, coupled with effective teamwork and communication. Managing time efficiently is paramount.

At BGH ED, you'll be part of a supportive and robust team, made up of RN’s, RPN’s, Physicians, Physician Assistants as well as a multidisciplinary team of Physio, OT and Allied Health, benefitting from a wealth of resources that facilitate a smooth transition into emergency nursing. We provide an extensive orientation program including classroom & mentoring one-on-one with a preceptor. If you're ready to embrace a challenging yet rewarding career, apply now and become a crucial member of our dedicated healthcare community.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of Coronary Care or equivalent (eg. previous Cardio Concepts QHC) or willing to register to an eligible course within 60 days and completion within 6 months of commencement of position (or mutually agreed upon dates).
• ACLS or a minimum Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Minimum 1-year recent acute care experience in an acute medical or inpatient surgical department or emergency department experience
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (PDA available to review)

Duties

• Provision of care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement necessary for care of acute medical patients.
• Teaching and coaching to patients and families.
• Maintains nursing records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
• Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards and best practices within the nursing profession.
• Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development including annual training and education as indicated.
• Participates in unit/dept. and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to a safe and healthy workplace and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adheres to health and safety related policy and procedures.
• Adapts and adheres to the values of QH while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's 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 services. In 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 don't 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
• 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

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 humanresources@qhc.on.ca 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.