Perinatal Nurse: Family-Centered Birth & Delivery Care

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Childbirth and Children’s Centre in Markham, Ontario. You will provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care in a single room maternity setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support families through the birthing experience.

The role requires a current CN certificate, BScN preferred, at least 2 years perinatal experience, NRP and BLS, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in good standing.
• BScN preferred or evidence of working towards it.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent perinatal experience.
• Peri-operative experience.
• Current neonatal resuscitation (NRP) is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• AWHONN or PPPESO Fetal Health Surveillance Certification expected.
• Breastfeeding course completed or within 3 months of employment.
• RNAO membership preferred.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Commitment to patient/family centered care.
• Interprofessional teamwork and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide care through antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases in a single room maternity setting.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure family-centered birthing experience.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, critical thinking and teaching skills to patients and families.

Skills

Perinatal experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teaching/education

Interprofessional teamwork

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Current CN certificate/licensure

BScN preferred or working toward it

NRP certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Oak Valley Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Childbirth and Children’s Centre in Markham, Ontario. You will provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care in a single room maternity setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support families through the birthing experience.

The role requires a current CN certificate, BScN preferred, at least 2 years perinatal experience, NRP and BLS, and ongoing professional development.