Novice 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.

If you're eager to learn, ready to make a difference, and excited to be part of a close-knit, high-impact team—come join us in beautiful Prince Edward County. We’d love to meet you.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in ACLS or able obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position
• Current certification in ACLS, or a minimum BLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course.
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 or equivalent (ex. QHC Cardio Concepts) or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position.
• Minimum 1-year recent acute care experience in a medical/surgical department within the last 2 years, or 6 consistent months’ acute care experience in an ED environment (for example – transition pool or NGGI) or final Student BScN Consolidation within an ED or critical care environment
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).

Duties

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills to assume incharge responsibility to function independently.
• Practices within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards.
• Accountable to seek out and obtain education to enhance/improve practice.
• Formulates the plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Continuously assesses, monitors and evaluates data regarding the patients physical, emotional, and psycho-social status.
• Continuous analysis of data to formulate nursing response and interventions based on the patient/family wishes, priorities, and needs.
• Plans interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional care team to formulate an overall plan of care.
• Implements the established plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team using advanced skill and knowledge within his/her professional scope of practice.
• Evaluates patient outcomes in a manner consistent with independent and interdependent nursing functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Nestled in the stunning Prince Edward County—home to 800 km of shoreline, Sandbanks Provincial Park, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) offers the perfect blend of career growth and quality of life.

Our hospital sees over 40,000 patients annually and is evolving into a cutting-edge facility, set to open in 2027. With 24/7 emergency care, expanded diagnostics (including CT), and strong community partnerships, we’re dedicated to exceptional patient care.

At PECMH, you’re more than a team member—you’re family. Join a supportive, tight-knit group that values collaboration, celebrates milestones, and makes a real impact every day.

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 [email protected] for assistance.