General Duty Nurse, FIR

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vancouver is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for perinatal patients with addiction issues. Candidates should have at least two years of perinatal nursing experience and strong communication skills. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and providing education to patients and families about pregnancy and newborn care. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration with BCCNP.
• At least two years of recent perinatal and nursery nursing experience with addiction issues.
• Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients admitted to Fir Square.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients during detoxification.
• Develop care plans focusing on addiction and discharge planning.
• Provide education about pregnancy and newborn care.

Skills

Maternal/fetal/newborn nursing theory

Empathetic support and reassurance

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification

Breastfeeding update (minimum 6 hours)

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 providing nursing care to patients admitted to Fir Square, including ante/postpartum women with issues such as drug/alcohol use, poverty, self-esteem, mental health problems, and newborns exposed to drugs/alcohol in utero, requiring observation or awaiting placement.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Using the nursing process and RNABC standards, provides care including maternal, fetal/newborn/infant assessment and administration of therapies. Creates a therapeutic environment through teaching and counseling.
2. Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients, monitoring and documenting physical/emotional conditions, especially during detoxification and stabilization. Observes infants for withdrawal signs or deviations.
3. Provides care and support to chemically dependent women, mother/infant dyads, substance-exposed babies, and infants requiring observation or awaiting placement.
4. Plans and coordinates in-hospital services by referring to dietary, physiotherapy, social work, counseling, child life, and lactation services.
5. Develops care plans with the multidisciplinary team, focusing on addiction, biopsychosocial challenges, and discharge planning. Evaluates and modifies plans as needed.
6. Provides education to patients and families about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, and parenting. Counsels on reducing risk behaviors related to NAS or FAS.
7. Prepares women and families for discharge, referring to community services and liaising with relevant agencies for discharge planning.
8. Initiates emergency care in crisis situations, transferring patients as per protocol and obtaining assistance from relevant resources.
9. Supports a learning environment by preceptoring new staff and students and supporting research activities.
10. Engages in personal and professional development through attending educational sessions and meetings.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration with BCCNP.
• At least two years of recent perinatal and nursery nursing experience, including one year dealing with patients with addictions, or equivalent.
• Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification.
• Breastfeeding update (minimum 6 hours) within 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 and non-judgmentally.
• Empathetic support, reassurance, and counseling skills for women in all stages of admission.
• Ability to work effectively with newborns in withdrawal and women in crisis with addictions.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and individual rights in health practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in operating related equipment and organizing work.
• Physical capability to perform duties.