Position Summary

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Most Responsible Provider (MRP) Role at Quinte Health

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role that truly maximizes your skills, expertise, and professional autonomy? Quinte Health is leading the way in creating a transformative model of hospital care, and we want you to be part of it.

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 internal medicine, family medicine, specialties, subspecialties, and an interprofessional team to provide holistic and coordinated care.
• Shape Innovative Care Models: Be a pioneer in redefining the role of NPs as MRPs in a cutting-edge, collaborative approach to hospital medicine.
• Impact Diverse Patient Care: Manage a wide variety of patient diagnoses, helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of post-acute care.

What’s in it for you?
Quinte Health isn’t just a workplace—it’s a lifestyle. Located in a breathtaking region where others vacation, you’ll enjoy an unparalleled work-life balance:
• Outdoor Adventures: Spend your summer boating, cycling, golfing, or soaking in the sun on endless sandy beaches.
• Winter Escapes: Hit the slopes, explore cross-country ski trails, or snowmobile through picturesque landscapes.
• Arts and Culture: Immerse yourself in a thriving community filled with galleries, live performances, and festivals.
• Wine and Dine: Savor world-class wine, craft beer, and culinary experiences in the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County.
• Accessible Urban Getaways: Enjoy proximity to Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal—all just a short commute away.

Why Join Us?
At Quinte Health, we are transforming hospital medicine by fostering enhanced collaboration between physicians and highly skilled NP-MRPs like you. Guided by our values – Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together – we are building a culture where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and patients remain at the heart of all we do. This is your chance to help shape the future of healthcare delivery while working in an environment that values innovation, professional growth, and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference, excited by the opportunity to lead as an MRP, and ready to live and work in a stunning region, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career—join us and help redefine hospital care.

Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (RN-EC), NP Adult preferred, or Primary Health Care NP Certificate with relevant hospital experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of acute in-patient or critical care nursing experience.
• Able to prescribe controlled substances as authorized by CNO.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
• Experience as NP-MRP is preferred but not mandatory.

Duties

• Manage patients independently within the legislated scope of practice, including admission, discharge, assessment, diagnosis, documentation, prescribing, ordering/interpreting diagnostics, and performing procedures.
• Provide comprehensive care in post-acute inpatient units (ex. Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, Alternate Level of Care, and off-site Transitional Care Unit) at Belleville General Hospital, Trenton Memorial Hospital, and as needed Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.
• 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.

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.

Quinte Health’s four hospitals are the heart of our communities, delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team, we’re passionate about improving lives and expanding access to high-quality healthcare. Our staff, physicians, and volunteers don’t just work here—we live, grow, and thrive here. If you’re compassionate and driven, we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!

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, and
• 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), and
• 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 humanresources@quintehealth.ca for assistance.