Registered Nurse - Maternal Infant Child

Bluewater Health; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their Maternal Infant Child Program. This role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. As a vital team member, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to women and children, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring staff and students. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Advanced education in Perinatal care and Pediatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for women, children, and families according to best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Advanced education in Perinatal care

Advanced education in Pediatric care

Current NRP certification

Maternal Newborn course

Job description

BWH Required Skills:

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant legislation, hospital policies, and procedures. They will practice according to Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The candidate should possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is committed to patient and family-centered care. This includes communicating care and respect, providing understandable information, listening to patients and families, and seeking their perspectives during their stay and improvement initiatives.

Nursing Statement:

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Nurses are responsible for practicing according to professional standards and maintaining competence throughout their careers.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Advanced education in Perinatal care (Obstetrical triage, labour & delivery, intrapartum, postpartum)
• Preferred: Advanced education in Pediatric care, Level II Nursery, and certifications such as Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance, PALS, PEARS
• Current NRP certification with relevant experience
• Preferred: Advanced Nursing skills for Perinatal/Neonatal/Pediatrics care and completion of the Baby Friendly Breastfeeding course
• Required: Maternal Newborn course (to be completed within 1 year of hire)

Principal Duties:

• Train in all areas of the Maternal Infant Child Program (Labour & Delivery, Nursery, Pediatrics)
• Care for women, children, and families according to policies, best practices, and family-centered principles
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Complete continuing education requirements
• Serve as a coach, mentor, resource, and role model for staff and students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Statement:

Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer. We accommodate needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. For accommodations during the application or interview process, contact Human Resources at [phone] ext. 8391 or [e-mail]. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Employment offers are conditional upon a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.