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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Transition Pool
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Job Number:
J0724-0697
Union:
UNIFOR
Salary:
$34.01 - $35.95/Hour
Job Title:
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Transition Pool
Job Status:
Part Time
Department:
TRANSITION POOL
Site:
Multi-site
Home Site:
Belleville General Hospital
Secondary Site:
Trenton Memorial Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
Job Category:
Nursing Careers
Number of Positions:
1
Hours:
Shifts are up to 12 hours long and may be scheduled on days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. Hours and shifts are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization

Position Summary

Are you a Registered Practical Nurse looking to broaden your horizons, develop your skills, and find your niche? Quinte Health is now hiring Practical Nurses for our Transition Pool.
In this role, you’ll gain exposure to various units and teams, allowing you to explore diverse areas of care and discover what you love most. Whether it's working in Medicine, Inpatient, Behavioural Support, Stroke and Rehab, Complex Continuing Care, or the Transitional Care Unit, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
This is the perfect role for those who thrive in ever-changing environments, love variety in their work, and are excited to expand their professional capabilities.
If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and find where you truly excel, Quinte Health’s Transition Pool is waiting for you!

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review)

Duties

• Provision of care for patients within an interproffessional 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 annul 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 QHC 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 Sporadically – average under 30 pounds lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling
• Required in extreme emergency – 100 pounds
Mobility
• Required Often – standing
• Required Frequently – sitting, walking, on hard floor surface
• Required Occasionally - stooping, lateral bending, foot activation, kneeling, bending
• Required Rarely - crouching, squatting
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – both hands for reaching, reaching above shoulder, fine finger movement, foot action, pinching, gripping/grasping, and eye/hand coordination

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 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.