Registered Nurse - Maternal Newborn

Halton Healthcare; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Milton, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Level 2A Maternal Newborn Care. The role includes prenatal assessment, triage and care through labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean deliveries, with operative birthing suite duties on the unit.

The program features 9 LBR/LBRP birthing rooms and extensive postpartum capacity. Current CNO registration, BLS, and perinatal certifications are required; a one-year temp full-time contract is offered with rotating day

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Perinatal certifications and OB operating room credentials.
• Ability to manage perinatal care with labour and newborn needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal assessment and triage during labour and birth including vaginal and Caesarean deliveries.
• Operate within the LBRP model and manage birthing suite responsibilities.
• Support family-centred care and breastfeeding during postpartum care.

Skills

Vaginal exams during labour

Venipuncture & IVs

Continuing education

Education

Completion of Perinatal Certificate

Current Obstetric O.R. certificate/experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider program

Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour

Breastfeeding Certificate

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Night - 12 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: MD Obstetrics LDRP
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year
• Site Location: Milton

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

• Level 2A Maternal Newborn Care

This includes care for pregnancies 34 weeks and greater, care for uncomplicated twin pregnancies, availability of Labour/birth/recovery/post-partum (LBRP) care for low risk women meeting specific criteria, dedicated postpartum bedrooms, and an operative birthing suite and recovery room on the unit. The Community Midwives of Halton provide midwifery care.

The Maternal Newborn program has 9 LBR/LBRP birthing rooms, 1 Recovery Room, 1 Operative Birthing Room, 14 postpartum rooms, availability of antepartum rooms and 6 Level 2A Special Care Nursery bassinets.

The Maternal Newborn program is located with convenient access to a 24 hour separate entrance and parking close by. The environment has natural light through windows or sky lights and provides features that support family presence and involvement throughout both public and patient areas including the provision of space and furniture upon which to sleep for partners. It is child and family friendly.

The successful applicant will provide prenatal assessment and triage and care to the pregnant woman throughout labour and birth including vaginal and Caesarean births. It will include roles and responsibilities in the operative birthing suit and recovery room right on the unit. Flexibility will be required to work in all areas of the unit including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Minimum of 2 years recent perinatal experience required
• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Provider program
• Successful completion of the Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour course
• Current Obstetric O.R. certificate and/or experience required
• Completion of Perinatal Certificate preferred
• Competency with vaginal exams during labour required
• Proficient in venipuncture and IVs
• Current Breastfeeding Certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support breastfeeding women
• Commitment to Family Centred Care
• Dedication to continuing education
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday, various rotating 12 Hour Shifts;1930-0730/0730-1930/1130-2300 (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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