Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 5,706,000 - 8,199,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Perinatal to provide direct obstetrical care in the hospital, aligning with our vision, purpose and safety priorities.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the successful candidate will work within unit guidelines, maintain patient safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care per provincial standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.
• Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.
• Breastfeeding Course Certificate.
• Two years’ related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in hospital.
• Apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, observation and patient assessment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Provide leadership in emergency situations.

Skills

Nursing process expertise

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Leadership in emergencies

Team collaboration

Public relations

Calm under stress

Education

RN registration BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Nursing specialty program

CPR Basic Rescuer

Breastfeeding Course Certificate

2 years related experience or equivalent

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1930-0730

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

.49

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

36.75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 6 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 2 2028

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.