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Registered Nurse (RN) - Trenton Inpatient Unit

Quinte Health3 days ago
Trenton, ON
Mid Level
part_time
temporary

About the role

Company Bio

At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives, improve access to high-quality care, and build healthier communities—right where people need it most.

Located in scenic Quinte West, along the stunning Bay of Quinte, Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) serves a vibrant community rich in outdoor adventures, festivals, and family-friendly activities. As the regional hub for ophthalmology, we offer 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient services, day surgeries, and a full range of outpatient diagnostics and specialty clinics.

At TMH, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals treats patients like family, delivering exceptional care with skill, compassion, and unwavering loyalty. Join us and be part of something truly special!

Required

  • Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
  • Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. previous Cardio Concepts QH) or willing to register to an eligible course within 60 days and completion within 6 months of commencement of position (or mutually agreed upon dates).
  • Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).

Duties

  • Administers total patient care for a group of patients, evaluating patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent nursing functions.
  • Collaborates and implements care plans with members of the interdisciplinary team, including assessment, treatment, coaching and education.
  • Safely performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering, and evaluating patient care.
  • Adapts and adheres to the values of QH while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
  • Maintains nursing records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
  • Practices in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards, and best practices within the nursing profession.
  • Accountable to maintain professional competence by completing annual education and seeking out education to enhance/improve practice.
  • Reports pertinent information to other members of the health care team.
  • Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills to assume the role of an “in charge” nurse.
  • Practices within the scope of professional, legal, and ethical standards.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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 humanresources@quintehealth.ca for assistance.

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

About Quinte Health

Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000

Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince Edward and Hastings Counties and the southeast portion of Northumberland County.

Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery.

Our 1700 staff members, along with 364 professional staff with privileges including doctors, nurse practitioners and mid-wives, provide primary and secondary patient care. Through partnership and innovation, the teams at the four hospitals of Quinte Health provide exceptional health care services to the residents of the area, close to home.

Our vision over the next five years is to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. We will achieve this by working even more closely between our teams, hospitals and partners to provide care as close to home as possible and to help build a stronger health care system for the future. The pandemic has reinforced the value of teamwork and collaboration, and that we are indeed stronger together. Many of the challenges facing hospitals today can only be solved in true partnership.

Our Values: Imagine it's you, Value everyone, Stronger Together, and We all make a difference.