Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Minor Surgery Clinic Same Day Surgery

Position Summary

Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) is located in Quinte West along the beautiful Bay of Quinte. Home to Canadas largest military air base 8 Wing Trenton this area boasts exceptional beaches and nature trails and offers boating fishing festivals and community events that will enrich your family life. Adjacent to the beautiful communities of Belleville Brighton Prince Edward and Hastings Counties Quinte West has so much to offer.

Trenton Memorial Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services has a bustling inpatient unit for acute medical patients performs an array of day surgery procedures and is the regional center for ophthalmology. TMH also provides a range of outpatient clinical and diagnostic services including cardiology pulmonary function testing diabetes education and management medical day clinic mammography CT X-ray and laser light urology.

The staff physicians and volunteers at TMH are passionate about providing quality care and treat patients like extended family. They are a skilled compassionate team of health care professionals with an undeniable loyalty to their hospital and each other.

Required

Current Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
A minimum of 2 years recent surgical or medical nursing within the last 3 years.
Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate in OR nursing.
Capable of coping in a physically demanding workload.

Duties

Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care.
Provides pre-operative and post-operative teaching to patients & families as required.
Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge skills and judgment in assessing health needs and in planning administering and evaluating patient care in the surgical environment.
Responsible to work collaboratively with other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care.
Maintains nursing records.
Participates in QI programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its 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 communitiesright 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!

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 x2577 or for assistance.