Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Comox Valley is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perinatal to provide nursing care to obstetrical patients. Key responsibilities include direct patient care and adherence to clinical guidelines. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have completed a recognized Perinatal Nursing program. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on patient safety and teamwork. This is a temporary part-time role with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must have registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program required.
• Two (2) years recent related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients.
• Report to the Nurse Manager and ensure patient safety.
• Work within the guidelines established by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Organizational skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Respectful Workplace skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer

Breastfeeding Course Certificate

Job description

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

0.51

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

36.67

Planned Start Date

Dec. 8 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 10 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.

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