Nurse Practitioner MRP (NP-MRP) Perinatal and Paediatric

Job summary

Serve as the Most Responsible Provider for well-newborns, providing assessments, diagnoses, treatment, monitoring, admissions, discharge care, and follow-up in the postpartum unit and outpatient clinics. Coordinate care with the interprofessional team, support and educate families, arrange investigations and referrals, and document care transitions.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role will support and enhance an interprofessional team model inclusive of the NP scope of practice within the Perinatal and Paediatric Program. The Perinatal and Paediatrics Program consists of a labour, delivery and postpartum unit, including an outpatient clinic and operating rooms, a level 2a Neonatal Intensive Care unit, a Paediatrics unit and an outpatient hyperbilirubinemia clinic. The primary role of the Perinatal and Paediatric NP will include Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for well-newborns on the postpartum unit and outpatient well-newborn follow-up in the hyperbilirubinemia clinic. Secondary roles may include roles within NP-MRP post-acute team and outpatient areas as assigned. As An NP-MRP At Quinte Health, You Will Lead Patient Care as MRP: Take on the role of Most Responsible Provider (MRP), where you will have the authority to admit, discharge, and manage patients independently in a hospital setting. You’ll be at the forefront of patient care, guiding them through every step of their hospital journey. Be supported by access to comprehensive hospital resources. Collaborate in an Interdisciplinary Team consisting of paediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, RNs, RPNs, UCCs and social work' Required Master’s degree in nursing. Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (RN-EC) A minimum of 3 years' experience, Experience with newborns and new families is preferred but not mandatory. Able to prescribe controlled substances as authorized by CNO. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or willing to obtain within 3 months and Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check. Duties Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and follow-up care for well newborns as the Most Responsible Provider (MRP). Perform newborn admission, physical examinations, discharge assessments, and ongoing clinical management in accordance with CPS guidelines and organizational standards. Identify and manage neonatal health concerns, including feeding challenges, hyperbilirubinemia, weight loss, infection risk, and other factors affecting newborn well-being. Order and interpret diagnostic investigations, develop care plans, and facilitate referrals and consultations as required. Provide education, counseling, and support to parents and caregivers regarding newborn health and safe discharge planning. Collaborate with the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated, high-quality, family-centered neonatal care. Complete clinical documentation, discharge summaries, and care transitions to community healthcare providers. Deliver follow-up care through newborn and bilirubin clinic services and support continuity of care following discharge. 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

What you’ll do

Serve as the Most Responsible Provider for well-newborns, providing assessments, diagnoses, treatment, monitoring, admissions, discharge care, and follow-up in the postpartum unit and outpatient clinics. Coordinate care with the interprofessional team, support and educate families, arrange investigations and referrals, and document care transitions.

Requirements

A master's degree in nursing and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class are required, along with at least three years of experience. Candidates must be authorized to prescribe controlled substances and hold current NRP and BLS certification, or obtain NRP within three months; newborn and family experience is preferred, and a satisfactory Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Newborn Assessment
• Diagnosis And Treatment
• Neonatal Care
• Hyperbilirubinemia Management
• Clinical Monitoring
• Care Planning
• Diagnostic Investigation
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Discharge Planning
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Clinical Documentation
• Follow-Up Care
• Prescribing Controlled Substances
• Newborn Resuscitation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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