perinatal care nurse

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to engage in community program development and monitor patient health. The ideal candidate will have a CPR certificate and experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include assessing patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and delivering health education programs. This is a full-time on-site role with a variety of health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
• CPR Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in community program development.
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes.
• Participate in community needs assessment.
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health team for patient care.

Skills

Bilingual

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Public or community health centre

Responsibilities

• Engage in community program development
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Participate in community needs assessment
• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co‑ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Deliver health education programs
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long‑term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Wellness program