Position Summary

A Clinical Scholar will work in a supernumerary role and must be an experienced nurse with frontline practice. They will provide support and mentorship to newly graduated nurses, IENs and nurses seeking to upskill to aid transition into the nursing workforce.

Required

• Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the General Class with minimum 5 years of recent clinical experience in acute medicine and/or emergency department care
• Current BCLS certification
• Successful completion of Coronary Care 1
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within the nursing and inter-professional teams
• Previous experience teaching, and working with clinical learners
• Excellent clinical skills and competencies
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problem-solving skills

Duties

• Ensures the delivery of professional nursing care by utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the nursing process while collecting and interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care.
• Practices to the full scope of practice within own level of competence.
• Has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to guide competent, evidence-based nursing practice that complies with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, Quinte Health Policies and Procedures, as well as the standards of care appropriate to the applicants are of clinical practice.
• Demonstrate Quinte Health values: Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We all Make a Difference and Stronger Together
• Other duties as required

Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) is located in Quinte West, along the beautiful Bay of Quinte. Home to Canada's largest military air base, 8 Wing Trenton, this area boasts exceptional beaches and nature trails, and offers boating, fishing, festivals, and community events that will enrich your family life. Adjacent to the beautiful communities of Belleville, Brighton, Prince Edward and Hastings Counties, Quinte West has so much to offer. Trenton Memorial Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, has a bustling inpatient unit for acute medical patients, performs an array of day surgery procedures and is the regional centre for ophthalmology. TMH also provides a range of outpatient clinical and diagnostic services including cardiology, pulmonary function testing, diabetes education and management, medical day clinic, mammography, CT, X-ray and laser light urology.The staff, physicians and volunteers at TMH are passionate about providing quality care and treat patients like extended family. They are a skilled, compassionate team of health care professionals with an undeniable loyalty to their hospital and each other.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds’ maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling.
Mobility
• Required Often – prolonged sitting; and
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.
Dexterity
• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements;
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination; and
• Required Briefly – reaching with both hands.

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.