Registered Nurse (RN) - Labour & Delivery Suite

Job summary

Provide family-centered maternal-child care to obstetrical, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, including monitoring and newborn stabilization. Coordinate care with interprofessional teams, document care and outcomes, participate in continuing education, and perform scrub, circulating, and recovery roles during maternity surgery.

Job details

Position Summary Labour and Delivery RN’s 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 birth. Our L&D RN’s 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. Minimum 2 years continuous clinical work experience (within the last 5 years) in a maternal child area including intrapartum, post-partum and newborn stabilization and care. Current Neonatal Resuscitation. Current Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate. 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) Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check. 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

What you’ll do

Provide family-centered maternal-child care to obstetrical, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, including monitoring and newborn stabilization. Coordinate care with interprofessional teams, document care and outcomes, participate in continuing education, and perform scrub, circulating, and recovery roles during maternity surgery.

Requirements

Applicants must hold or be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have current BCLS/CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Fetal Health Surveillance certifications. They need at least two years of recent maternal-child clinical experience, lactation-support preparation or willingness to obtain it within three months, the ability to manage physical demands, and a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Maternal-Child Nursing
• Labor and Delivery Nursing
• Intrapartum Care
• Postpartum Care
• Newborn Stabilization
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Fetal Health Surveillance
• Cesarean Surgical Care
• Scrub and Circulating
• Post-Anesthesia Care
• Family-Centered Care
• Nursing Process
• Interprofessional Care Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Documentation
• Lactation Support
• Patient Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare

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