Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate,
• Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position,
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QHC Cardio Concepts) or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position,
• Minimum 1-year recent acute care experience in a medical/surgical department within the last 2 years, or 6 consistent months’ acute care experience in an ED environment (for example – transition pool or NGGI), or final consolidation within an ED environment,
• Able to to accompany patients on transfers (ie. ambulance transfers),
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis.

Duties

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills to assume in-charge responsibility to function independently,
• Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards,
• Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice,
• Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team,
• Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status,
• Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs,
• Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care,
• Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice,
• Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions, and
• Other duties as assigned.

North Hastings Hospital (NHH) is located in the small, picturesque town of Bancroft. It sits on the edge of Algonquin Park, one of the largest provincial parks in Ontario, featuring numerous lakes, rivers and a range of wildlife. Situated in a beautiful part of Ontario's 'cottage country', Bancroft boasts a relaxing lifestyle, a close-knit community, and provides opportunity to explore nature, snowmobile on incredible trails, and participate in fishing and water sports on various lakes.North Hastings Hospital is the smallest and most rural of Quinte Health's four hospitals, and works closely with the Bancroft Family Health Team. It is a six-bed primary care hospital that operates a busy, 24/7 emergency department (including emergency obstetrics). The inpatient beds are available for medical and palliative care services. North Hastings Hospital also provides diagnostic services, physiotherapy, outreach clinics and telemedicine services. NHH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospitals, as well as regional health centres, to serve the community together.The North Hastings Hospital team is truly like one big family. They not only work together, but often spend time together within the community. They are incredibly dedicated and resourceful, ensuring that the people who seek care at NHH have positive outcomes and experiences.

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.