Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Same Day Surgery/Short Stay Unit

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health is seeking an SDS Nurse at Belleville General Hospital to join an inter-professional care team. The RPN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for preoperative and postoperative patients within the Same Day Surgery unit.

The role requires current Ontario nursing registration (or eligibility), CPR/BCLS, and at least one year of surgical nursing experience, plus the ability to handle a physically demanding workload and a satisfactory criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Minimum of 1-year surgical nursing experience within last 5 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• As an RPN in SDS/Short Stay Unit, nurse will utilize specialized knowledge, skills and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care.
• Maintains nursing records.
• Participates in CI Programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Position Summary

At Quinte Health Care, the Same Day Surgery (SDS) Nurses are highly skilled healthcare professionals, who play a critical role within our inter‑professional care team. Reporting to the Perioperative Manager, the SDS Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of the preoperative and postoperative patient. The RPN is responsible for ensuring that his/her professional practice and behavior meets legislative requirements and the standards of the profession as designed by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Minimum of 1-year surgical nursing experience within last 5 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review)
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Duties

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• As an RPN in SDS/Short Stay Unit, nurse will utilize specialized knowledge, skills and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care.
• Maintains nursing records.
• Participates in CI Programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• 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

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