Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Complex Continuing Care / Post Acute

Quinte Children's Treatment Centre; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Unit at Belleville General Hospital. In this 18-bed unit, you’ll deliver patient-centered care, support restorative and end-of-life goals, and collaborate with a broad interprofessional team to meet each patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

You will contribute to slow-stream rehab, coordinate care planning, and uphold safety and quality standards while helping patients

Qualifications

• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provision of care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education.
• Performs acts requiring specialized nursing knowledge and judgement for acute medical patients.
• Teaching and coaching to patients and families.

Skills

CPR/BCLS certification

Education

RPN license / Certificate of Registration

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families? Join our team on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Unit at Belleville General Hospital and play a pivotal role in helping individuals with complex medical needs achieve their health and recovery goals.

Position Summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families? Join our team on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Unit at Belleville General Hospital and play a pivotal role in helping individuals with complex medical needs achieve their health and recovery goals. Located on Sills 4, our 18-bed CCC unit is a dynamic environment that offers transitional care for patients with diverse medical conditions. Whether providing restorative care, facilitating slow-stream rehabilitation, or delivering supportive end-of-life care, our mission is to provide exceptional, patient-centered care while preparing individuals for their next chapter - whether that's returning home or transitioning to a supportive living environment. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experts in nursing, recreation therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, spiritual care, and nutritional services. Together, we deliver tailored, holistic care designed to meet each patient’s unique physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

What You Can Expect

• Purposeful Work: Help patients achieve independence, improve quality of life, or receive compassionate end-of-life care.
• Specialized Programs: Contribute to our Slow Stream Rehab (SSR) program, providing low-intensity therapy to meet long-term rehabilitation goals.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a collaborative and skilled interdisciplinary team in a positive, patient-focused environment.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Duties

• Provision of care for patients within an interprofessional environment, including assessment, treatment, teaching and education.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgement necessary for care of acute medical patients.
• Teaching and coaching to patients and families.
• Maintains nursing records in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
• Practicing in compliance with provincial legislation, hospital policy and procedures, professional regulatory standards and best practices within the nursing profession.
• Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development including annual training and education as indicated.
• Participates in unit/dept. and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to a safe and healthy workplace and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety-related policies and procedures.
• Adapts and adheres to the values of Quinte Health while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values Imagine Its 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 Sporadically - average under 30 pounds lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling.
• Required in extreme emergency - 100 pounds.

Mobility

• Required Often - standing.
• Required Frequently - sitting, walking, on hard floor surface.
• Required Occasionally - stooping, lateral bending, foot activation, kneeling, bending.
• Required Rarely - crouching, squatting.

Dexterity

• Required Frequently - both hands for reaching, reaching above shoulder, fine finger movement, foot action, pinching, gripping/grasping, and eye/hand coordination.

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