Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario is seeking a dedicated nurse for its Surgical Unit. In this role, you'll engage with diverse patients, providing care across medical, surgical, and palliative needs. Responsibilities include assessing and delivering patient care collaboratively with a healthcare team. Candidates must have a valid nursing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Join a team that values support and mutual collaboration, fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience on a medical or surgical inpatient unit or final student placement.
• Capable of handling physically demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
• Coordinate and deliver care collaboratively with Registered Nurses.
• Document care according to standards and policies.

Skills

Time management

Patient-centered care

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR, BLS, or BCLS certificate

Job description

Overview

Join Quinte Health's Surgical Unit as a dedicated nurse, where you'll engage with a diverse range of patients, spanning medical, surgical, and palliative care needs. Our unit offers a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 and 28 beds, including two specialized palliative care suites, supporting comprehensive end-of-life care. Opportunities for career growth abound within our unit, with pathways to various roles including preceptor roles and opportunities to expand knowledge of wound care. Success on Quinte Health requires strong time management, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a willingness to seek guidance from PCL staff when needed. Join our cohesive team, where mutual support and collaboration are paramount.

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.
• Minimum of 6 months working experience on a medical or surgical inpatient unit or final student placement on an inpatient surgical unit within the last year.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).

Duties

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to assigned patients with predictable outcomes, utilizing specialized knowledge, skills and judgment.
• Responsible and accountable for the coordination and delivery of care within the framework of collaborative practice, consulting and collaborating with Registered Nurses and other members of the health care team, as required.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, patient-centered care, and teamwork/collaboration.
• Documents proficiently according to standards and Quinte Health policies.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuing education programs to ensure a high level of patient care and efficiencies in the delivery of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 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

We thank all interested candidates for their response; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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.