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
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 primary role of the Perinatal and Paediatric NP will include Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for well-newborns and outpatient 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. • Practice at Full Scope: Utilize your advanced practice skills to the fullest, supported by access to comprehensive hospital resources. • Collaborate in an Interdisciplinary Team: Work seamlessly with paediatrics, family medicine, specialties, subspecialties, and an interprofessional team to provide holistic and coordinated care. • Shape Innovative Care Models: Be a partner in redefining the role of NPs as MRPs in a cutting-edge, collaborative approach to hospital medicine.
Required
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (RN-EC), NP Primary Health Care Certificate or Acute Care preferred with relevant hospital experience.
- 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) and Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.
Duties
- Manage patients independently within the legislated scope of practice, including admission, discharge, assessment, diagnosis, documentation, prescribing, ordering/interpreting diagnostics, and performing procedures.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, ensuring safety, promoting optimal function, and enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Act as a clinical leader, resource, mentor, and educator to colleagues, learners, and team members.
• Lead and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical guidelines, pathways, and protocols grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. • Participate in program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and system-level changes to advance patient care and outcomes.
- Champion person- and family-centered care, advocating for patients, families, and caregivers, with particular focus on vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and professional accountability in all aspects of practice.
- Embody Quinte Health’s mission, vision, and values—living its commitment to compassion, respect, collaboration, and excellence in every aspect of care.
- 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 [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
