Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) seeks a Registered Nurse with perinatal specialization to join the maternity unit at Campbell River Hospital. The role is temporary part-time, providing direct obstetrical care and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires Perinatal Specialty Certification (or equivalent) and current CPR certification. Collaborate with the nurse manager and adapt to rotating shifts on the unit.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.
• Perinatal specialty certification or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in maternity.
• Report to the Nurse Manager or designate and follow unit guidelines.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team and manage emergencies.

Skills

Nursing process

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

RN registrant BC College

Perinatal nursing specialty

CPR Basic Rescuer

Job description

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.82

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

58.67

Planned Start Date

Sep. 25 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 1 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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.

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 Standared 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.

This is a temporary part time RN position in Maternity. Applicants must have Perinatal Specialty Certification or equivalent education and experience. This position is on a combined maternal child unit, caring for both pediatric and perinatal patients as operationally needed. Willingness to train, orientate and work on the

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.