COMPANY BIO

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the RPN is a member of the health care team, accountable for the day to day provision of quality patient and family centered care in a manner consistent with QH’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction. Under the direction of the Patient Care Lead (PCL), the RPN performs assigned clinical duties, coordinates the care of patients, and participates in the efficient operation of the patient care area.

• Participate in clinical activity in the patient care area to promote quality care delivery.
• Manages key components of the clinical record, in a manner that is clear, concise and comprehensive and consistent with Hospital Policy.
• Accountable to the patients assigned to her/him for providing and/or coordinating the care provided during the course of her/his hours of duty.
• Optimizing patient centered care, the RPN will involve the patient’s family or significant others in the patient’s care, and will seek the collaboration and consultation of other members of the health care team as required.
• Engages in critical inquiry to inform decision making and establishes therapeutic, caring and culturally safe relationships with patient and the interprofessional care team.
• Utilizes the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.
• Provides leadership in the practice setting by acting as a role model and preceptor for students and new staff.
• Demonstrates leadership by providing, facilitating, and promoting the best possible care/service to patients, their families and significant others while role modeling professional values, beliefs and attributes.
• Adheres to worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Hospital policies.
• Works together with members of the Health Care Team to create quality practice settings that promotes continuing competence and a healthy workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.