Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Stroke & Rehab Unit

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health in Belleville, ON is seeking a Registered Nurse to support an 8-hour combined rehab/integrated stroke unit. You will provide care for acute stroke and rehab patients, maintain nursing records, and work within an interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires current RN registration in Ontario, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to handle a physically demanding workload, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR, BLS, or BCLS certificate.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acute stroke and rehab patients in an interprofessional setting.
• Perform acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement for acute medical patient care.
• Teach and coach patients and families.
• Maintain nursing records per College of Nurses standards.
• Work in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policies and professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a safe and healthy workplace and support patient experience.

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Sills 3 is a combined rehab/integrated stroke unit that provides patient centered care with a multi-disciplinary team approach. The Nurse provides nursing care for patients who are acute stokes in addition to rehab patients i.e. stokes, fracture hips, deconditioning in medical/surgical patients. This unit is an 8-hour unit.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR, BLS, or BCLS certificate.
• 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

• 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