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 1 or equivalent (ex. QHC Cardio Concepts) or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate,
• Current ACLS or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire,
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).

Duties

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills – to assume in-charge responsibility to function independently,
• Provision of care for patients within an inter-professional 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, and
• Other duties as assigned.

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

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.