General Duty Nurse, FIR

PHSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on providing compassionate care to mothers and infants, particularly those facing challenges such as addiction. You will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, developing care plans, and providing education to families. The position offers a supportive environment where you can engage in professional development and contribute to improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about maternal and newborn health and want to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved School of Nursing with current RN registration.
• Two years recent perinatal and nursery nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to ante/postpartum women and substance-exposed infants.
• Develops comprehensive care plans with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Maternal/Fetal/Newborn Nursing

Compassionate Assessment

Counseling Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

RN Registration with BCCNP

CPR Certification

Newborn Resuscitation Certification

Breastfeeding Update

Fetal Health Assessment Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility at PHSA. The role involves continuously improving quality and safety in all aspects. Provides nursing care to patients admitted to Fir Square, including ante/postpartum women with issues such as drug/alcohol use, poverty, self-esteem, and mental health problems, as well as newborns exposed to substances in utero, requiring observation, or awaiting placement.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Using the nursing process and RNABC standards, provides care such as maternal, fetal/newborn/infant assessment, and administration of drugs and therapies. Creates a therapeutic environment through teaching and counseling.
2. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments of assigned patients, including antepartum and postpartum women and newborns.
   • Closely monitors and documents physical/emotional conditions during detoxification and stabilization.
   • Monitors infants for withdrawal signs or deviations from the norm.
3. Provides care and support to:
   • Chemically dependent women.
   • Mother/infant dyads postpartum, with bedside infant care when possible.
   • Substance-exposed infants in the nursery.
   • Infants needing additional observation due to medical instability.
   • Infants awaiting placement.
4. Plans and coordinates hospital services, referring to dietary, physiotherapy, social work, counseling, child life, and lactation services.
5. Develops comprehensive care plans with the multidisciplinary team, focusing on addiction, biopsychosocial/spiritual challenges, and discharge planning. Evaluates and modifies plans as needed.
6. Provides education to patients and families on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, and parenting. Counsels on reducing risks associated with NAS and FAS.
7. Prepares women and families for discharge, referring to community services and liaising with relevant agencies for discharge planning.
8. Initiates emergency care for women/fetus/newborn in crisis, transferring to appropriate units per protocol and obtaining assistance from relevant resources.
9. Contributes to a learning environment by preceptoring new staff and students, and supporting research in this specialty.
10. Engages in personal and professional development through attending in-services, rounds, conferences, and meetings.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration as an RN with BCCNP.
• Two years recent perinatal and nursery nursing experience, including one year working with patients with addictions, or equivalent.
• Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification.
• Breastfeeding update (minimum 6 hours) in the last two years.
• Fetal Health Assessment Certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in maternal/fetal/newborn nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of woman-centered care and its application.
• Ability to assess women thoroughly, compassionately, and non-judgmentally.
• Empathetic support and counseling skills for women in crisis and with addictions.
• Experience working with infants in withdrawal.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational and equipment operation skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.