Registered Nurse (RN) - Belleville Emergency Department

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Belleville is seeking a Registered Nurse for its busy Emergency Department. The role involves leading patient care, educating families, and maintaining nursing records in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a valid Ontario nursing registration and have at least one year of recent acute care experience. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic and supportive workplace for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid nursing registration in good standing.
• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Minimum of one year recent acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide care for patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and health management.
• Document care in compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current certification in ACLS or BCLS/CPR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Belleville Emergency Department

Position Summary: The Belleville Emergency Department is a fast paced department with an average of 115 patient visits per day. It serves as the center for ICU, Internal Medicine, Inpatient Surgery, Gynecology & Maternity, and is a Schedule One Psychiatry facility. Our team includes RNs, RPNs, physicians, physician assistants, and a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and allied health professionals. We provide an extensive orientation program including classroom training and one‑on‑one mentoring. As a member of our team, you will have ongoing learning opportunities to expand your knowledge in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in ACLS, or at a minimum BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrollment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (e.g., QHC Cardio Concepts) or ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Minimum of 1‑year recent acute care experience, or 6 consistent months in a critical care environment, or consolidation completed within an ER environment within the last 2 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.

Duties

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills – to assume in‑charge responsibility and function independently.
• Provision of care for patients within an inter‑professional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching, and education.
• Perform acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary for care of acute medical patients.
• Teach and coach patients and families.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
• Practice in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards, and best practices within the nursing profession.
• Maintain professional competence by completing regular professional development including annual training and education as indicated.
• Participate in unit/dept. and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to a safe and healthy workplace and maintain a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and compliance with health and safety policy and procedures.
• Adapt and adhere to the values of Quinte Health while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Occasionally – lifting and carrying an average weight of 20 pounds and a maximum of 50 pounds; pushing/pulling an average of 10‑15 pounds and a maximum of 30 pounds; patient assist approx. 100 pounds.

Mobility

• Constantly – standing.
• Frequently – walking, bending/stooping.
• Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling.
• Rarely – balancing, climbing.

Dexterity

• Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion.
• Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down).
• Rarely – foot action.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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