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

Quinte 5 is a 54-bed acute medicine unit that cares for some of the most acute patients outside of our ED and ICU. Our team is committed to supporting each other in providing our patients with the highest quality care possible. Our team offers you a dynamic and supportive work environment to apply your skills and continue to develop your nursing knowledge. The Q5 team uses an interprofessional and collaborative approach to care, consisting of RNs, RPNs, PSW/HCAs, UCCs, PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs who deliver care as an interprofessional team. Our team members are supported by clinical resource nurses, professional practice specialists and on unit patient care leaders and in-charge nurses.
Find out more about this unit in this video: https://youtu.be/jKvgXTv6jp0

• 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.