Advanced Beginner Registered Nurse (RN) - Picton Emergency Room

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for patient care, a strong foundation in emergency nursing, and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume incharge responsibility to function independently.
• Practice within the scope of professional, legal, and ethical standards.
• Seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the plan of care.
• Monitor and evaluate patient data to formulate nursing responses and interventions.
• Evaluate patient outcomes consistently with independent and interdependent nursing functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in ACLS or able to obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position.
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QH Cardio Concepts) or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position.
• Minimum 1-year recent emergency room experience within the last 2 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in critical care settings.
• Leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

At Quinte Health, we offer:

• Flexible scheduling with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts.
• Guaranteed every-second-weekend off.
• Opportunity to cross-train on the inpatient medical floor.
• Supportive, small-hospital environment.
• Commitment to each other.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.