Registered Nurse (RN) - Picton Emergency Room
Top Benefits
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.
Nestled in the stunning Prince Edward County—home to 800 km of shoreline, Sandbanks Provincial Park, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) offers the perfect blend of career growth and quality of life.
Our hospital sees over 40,000 patients annually and is evolving into a cutting-edge facility, set to open in 2027. With 24/7 emergency care, expanded diagnostics (including CT), and strong community partnerships, we’re dedicated to exceptional patient care.
At PECMH, you’re more than a team member—you’re family. Join a supportive, tight-knit group that values collaboration, celebrates milestones, and makes a real impact every day.
Position Summary
Looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like family? Welcome to the Emergency Department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital—a small but mighty team that works seamlessly together to provide exceptional care to our community.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to expand your expertise, working in our ER is an incredible foundation for future opportunities in nursing, education, professional practice, or leadership. You'll gain broad, hands-on experience managing a wide range of cases—including medical, surgical, cardiac, trauma, pediatric, and obstetrical emergencies—all in a supportive, small-hospital environment.
We offer flexible scheduling with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts and guaranteed every-second-weekend off. Full-time lines primarily feature 12-hour shifts, and for those interested, there’s the opportunity to cross-train on the inpatient medical floor for even more variety and growth.
What sets us apart is our commitment to each other. New team members receive strong support from both peers and leadership to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing success. If you're eager to learn, ready to make a difference, and excited to be part of a close-knit, high-impact team—come join us in beautiful Prince Edward County. We’d love to meet you.
Required
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current certification in ACLS 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.
- Minimum of 3 years of recent ER experience in the last 5 years.
- Recent experience as an in-charge nurse in an ER, critical care, or acute medicine environment.
- Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QHC Cardio Concepts).
- Completion of eCTAS triage training.
- Able to accompany patients on transfers (i.e. ambulance transfers).
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
Duties
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills to assume in-charge responsibility to function independently.
- Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards.
- Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice.
- Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status.
- Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs.
- Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care.
- Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice.
- Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions.
- 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, and 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
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Picton Emergency Room
Top Benefits
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.
Nestled in the stunning Prince Edward County—home to 800 km of shoreline, Sandbanks Provincial Park, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) offers the perfect blend of career growth and quality of life.
Our hospital sees over 40,000 patients annually and is evolving into a cutting-edge facility, set to open in 2027. With 24/7 emergency care, expanded diagnostics (including CT), and strong community partnerships, we’re dedicated to exceptional patient care.
At PECMH, you’re more than a team member—you’re family. Join a supportive, tight-knit group that values collaboration, celebrates milestones, and makes a real impact every day.
Position Summary
Looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like family? Welcome to the Emergency Department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital—a small but mighty team that works seamlessly together to provide exceptional care to our community.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to expand your expertise, working in our ER is an incredible foundation for future opportunities in nursing, education, professional practice, or leadership. You'll gain broad, hands-on experience managing a wide range of cases—including medical, surgical, cardiac, trauma, pediatric, and obstetrical emergencies—all in a supportive, small-hospital environment.
We offer flexible scheduling with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts and guaranteed every-second-weekend off. Full-time lines primarily feature 12-hour shifts, and for those interested, there’s the opportunity to cross-train on the inpatient medical floor for even more variety and growth.
What sets us apart is our commitment to each other. New team members receive strong support from both peers and leadership to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing success. If you're eager to learn, ready to make a difference, and excited to be part of a close-knit, high-impact team—come join us in beautiful Prince Edward County. We’d love to meet you.
Required
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration, from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current certification in ACLS 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.
- Minimum of 3 years of recent ER experience in the last 5 years.
- Recent experience as an in-charge nurse in an ER, critical care, or acute medicine environment.
- Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QHC Cardio Concepts).
- Completion of eCTAS triage training.
- Able to accompany patients on transfers (i.e. ambulance transfers).
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
Duties
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills to assume in-charge responsibility to function independently.
- Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards.
- Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice.
- Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status.
- Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs.
- Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care.
- Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice.
- Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions.
- 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, and 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
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.