141661 - Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical

Vancouver Coastal Health; Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Labour & Delivery unit in Powell River, BC. This role involves providing advanced perinatal nursing care and working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with BCCNM and have experience in perinatal nursing. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for training and career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programmes

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have current nursing registration with BCCNM.
• Completion of recognized advanced program in perinatal nursing or 2 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and BCCNM standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide perinatal nursing care to clients.
• Enhance quality of life for clients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for patient care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Perinatal nursing care

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Care planning and implementation

Client communication

Teaching and counseling

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse in BC

Completion of advanced nursing specialty program or 2 years of experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical

Job ID 2025-141661, City: Powell River.

• Work Location: qathet General Hospital
• Department: Labour and Delivery
• Worksite: Home Worksite
• Shift Times: 0700-1915 / 1900-0715
• Days Off: Rotating
• Position Start Date: As soon as possible
• Salary Range: CAD $41.42/hr – $55.91/hr

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Labour & Delivery unit at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Relocation assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients by conducting comprehensive nursing assessment of client and fetus, and providing nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing or at least 2 years of recent related experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services.
• Award‑winning recognition programmes to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Location

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River offers outdoor adventure, cultural amenities, and a vibrant community.

Equity & Diversity

We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialised groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments.

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.