Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Acute Medicine (Quinte 5)

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Acute Medicine unit. This role involves providing care to patients in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must hold a valid nursing registration, complete CPR certification, and have the ability to handle a physically demanding workload. Join a committed team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of CPR and BLS certification required.
• Experience in acute medical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for acute medical patients as part of an interprofessional team.
• Teach and coach patients and families on health management.
• Maintain nursing records according to professional standards.

Skills

CPR and BLS certification

Ability to cope with physically demanding workload

Patient assessment

Teaching and coaching skills

Team collaboration

Education

Current Certificate of Registration from College of Nurses of Ontario

Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Acute Medicine (Quinte 5)

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Position Summary

Quinte 5 is a 54-bed acute medicine unit that cares for some of the most acute patients outside of our ED and ICU. Our team is committed to supporting each other in providing our patients with the highest quality care possible. Our team offers you a dynamic and supportive work environment to apply your skills and continue to develop your nursing knowledge. The Q5 team uses an interprofessional and collaborative approach to care, consisting of RNs, RPNs, PSW/HCAs, UCCs, PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs who deliver care as an interprofessional team. Our team members are supported by clinical resource nurses, professional practice specialists and on unit patient care leaders and in-charge nurses.

Find out more about this unit in this video: https://youtu.be/jKvgXTv6jp0

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 able obtain within 6 months.
• Current CPR, BLS, 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 interprofessional 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 Quinte Health 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 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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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