Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Perinatal care. This role involves planning and delivering nursing care to obstetrical patients, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and patient assessment skills while working within a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on patient safety and quality care, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of new mothers and their infants. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on Perinatal care and patient safety.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in a hospital setting.
• Plan and implement care according to established guidelines.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership in Emergencies

Public Relations Skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Graduate of Perinatal Nursing Specialty Program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer Certification

Current NRP Certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

Breastfeeding Course Certificate

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse - Perinatal plans and provides direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies; national, provincial, regional and local obstetrical guidelines and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate.
• Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate.
• Breastfeeding Course Certificate.
• Two (2) years recent related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients as required by the hospital and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrate good judgement, observation and patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrate Respectful Workplace skills, such as politeness, tact and empathy.
• Prioritize, and organize patient demands and care needs.
• Operate related equipment.
• Provide leadership in emergency situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Assume charge responsibility as needed.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.