Perinatal Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic - BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

PHSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Perinatal Nurse for their Ambulatory Clinic. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to obstetrically complex women, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in maternal-fetal nursing theory and demonstrate a commitment to addressing Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers flexible work options, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a significant impact on the lives of women and families in the community.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Remote work flexibility

WorkPerks discount program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in obstetrically complex care.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples' health impacts and systemic racism.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Coordinate referrals and maintain community resource liaisons.

Skills

Maternal-fetal nursing theory

Sterile procedures

Effective communication

Independent and team work

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Commitment to learning about racism

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current RN registration with BCCNM

Certification in Cardiotocography

Current CPR certification

Job description

Perinatal Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team (physician, clinicians, social worker, nutritionist, residents, etc.) in providing nursing care for clinic patients. This includes assessment planning, implementing and evaluation of care plans.
• Coordinates referral and care of complex patients.
• Coordinates in hospital or community referrals for specific patients. Maintains liaison with other hospital programs and community resources.
• Provides orientation to MSI, residents, fellows and nurses for specific clinic services.
• Participates in Quality assurance activities for the program, i.e. chart audits and compiling statistics.
• Provides education materials and phone consultation to other care providers in the Province of BC as requested (outreach).
• Educates patients on aspects of pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum care by providing appropriate reading material, resources and explanations of care management.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two (2) years recent related experience in caring for obstetrically complex women including experience in fetal monitoring and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in Cardiotocography required.
• Current CPR
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCW contexts found in foundational documents.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, demonstrating leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to apply maternal-fetal nursing theory and expertise.
• Knowledge and skills associated with sterile procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program.

Job Type: Casual
Salary Range: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition # 182226E

What we do

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

PHSA and BCW are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized groups.

PHSA welcomes Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination faced by Indigenous peoples.