NEW* Registered Nurse {ONA CS-26-268}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre's Birthing Unit seeks a registered nurse in good standing to provide compassionate care for antenatal, labour, birth, postpartum and newborn patients. The role requires BLS, NRP, and a range of specialized certifications, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, bedside teaching, and safety.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, maintain high attendance, and contribute to ongoing education and quality

Qualifications

• Certificate of Registration with CNO in good standing.
• BLS for Health Care Providers within 12 months.
• NRP certification is required.
• IV Therapy, Fetal Health Surveillance, Cervical Examinations, Epidural Care, WHO Level I breastfeeding, peri-operative C-section roles.
• Commitment to family-centered maternity care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a busy Birthing Unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and families.
• Deliver health teaching to patients and groups.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety and adherence to unit protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Health teaching to individuals and/or

Continuing education

Quality improvement

Leadership in health team

Total patient care

Problem solving in fast-paced env

Computer literacy

Safety culture and prevention

English/French bilingual

Education

Certificate of Registration - College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS for Health Care Providers certificate

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

IV Therapy certification

Fetal Health Surveillance certification

Cervical Examinations certification

Epidural Care certification

Breastfeeding Education (WHO Level I)

Peri-Operative Role for Caesarean Section

Job description

Department: Birthing Unit

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
• Minimum (2-3 years) experience caring for antenatal, labour, birth, postpartum and newborn patients (within the last 1-2 years) required
• Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
• Current certifications required:
  • IVTherapy
  • Fetal Health Surveillance
  • Cervical Examinations
  • Epidural Care
  • Breastfeeding Education (WHO Level I course)
  • Peri-Operative Role for Caesarean Section (scrub and circulating)
• Commitment to family centered maternity care required

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
• Ability to problem-solve and function in fast-paced environment required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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