Advanced Beginner Registered Nurse (RN) - Labour & Delivery
About the role
Position Summary Labour and Delivery RNs are an integral part of the Maternal Child team providing perinatal care to birthing persons and their families, working on a team with physicians, midwives and other professionals. L&D RN’s provide family centered care to obstetrical outpatients, antepartum and postpartum patients, intrapartum monitoring and support, initial stabilization and care of newborns following both vaginal and cesarean births. Our L&D RNs also provide surgical care to birthing persons during both elective and emergent cesarean sections performing scrub, circulate and PACU roles. We offer a robust orientation program with a mentor assignment tailored to individual experience levels.
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.
- 4 Months Maternal Child Nursing Student Consolidation experience hours within the past 6 months minimum 6 months continuous clinical work experience (within the last 2 years), excluding orientation periods, of neonatal, paediatric and/or perinatal nursing.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation or ability to willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Current Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate or willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Educational preparation and experience in lactation support or willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (PDA available to review).
Duties
- Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating family-centered maternal-child managed care requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of care within the framework of Interprofessional Patient Care Teams.
- Contributes to multidisciplinary documentation of care and outcomes.
- Participates in CE programs to ensure a high level of patient care and efficiencies in the delivery of care.
- Other duties as assigned including scrub, circulating and recovery of the surgical maternity patient.
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 on the stunning Bay of Quinte, Belleville blends small-town charm with big-city perks—vibrant dining, festivals, waterfront adventures, scenic trails, and great shopping.
As the largest Quinte Health hospital, Belleville General Hospital (BGH) offers diverse opportunities across medicine, critical care, emergency, surgery, maternal-child care, mental health, rehab, and oncology. We collaborate regionally to provide top-tier care.
At BGH, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and team-driven environment. Newcomers learn from experienced professionals, fostering growth and a shared passion for making a real impact. Come be part of something amazing!
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 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
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.
Advanced Beginner Registered Nurse (RN) - Labour & Delivery
About the role
Position Summary Labour and Delivery RNs are an integral part of the Maternal Child team providing perinatal care to birthing persons and their families, working on a team with physicians, midwives and other professionals. L&D RN’s provide family centered care to obstetrical outpatients, antepartum and postpartum patients, intrapartum monitoring and support, initial stabilization and care of newborns following both vaginal and cesarean births. Our L&D RNs also provide surgical care to birthing persons during both elective and emergent cesarean sections performing scrub, circulate and PACU roles. We offer a robust orientation program with a mentor assignment tailored to individual experience levels.
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.
- 4 Months Maternal Child Nursing Student Consolidation experience hours within the past 6 months minimum 6 months continuous clinical work experience (within the last 2 years), excluding orientation periods, of neonatal, paediatric and/or perinatal nursing.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation or ability to willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Current Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate or willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Educational preparation and experience in lactation support or willing to obtain within 3 months.
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (PDA available to review).
Duties
- Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating family-centered maternal-child managed care requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of care within the framework of Interprofessional Patient Care Teams.
- Contributes to multidisciplinary documentation of care and outcomes.
- Participates in CE programs to ensure a high level of patient care and efficiencies in the delivery of care.
- Other duties as assigned including scrub, circulating and recovery of the surgical maternity patient.
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 on the stunning Bay of Quinte, Belleville blends small-town charm with big-city perks—vibrant dining, festivals, waterfront adventures, scenic trails, and great shopping.
As the largest Quinte Health hospital, Belleville General Hospital (BGH) offers diverse opportunities across medicine, critical care, emergency, surgery, maternal-child care, mental health, rehab, and oncology. We collaborate regionally to provide top-tier care.
At BGH, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and team-driven environment. Newcomers learn from experienced professionals, fostering growth and a shared passion for making a real impact. Come be part of something amazing!
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 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
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.