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.
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!
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.
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 [email protected] 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, 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
