Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an RN specialized in perinatal care to provide direct obstetrical nursing, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold patient safety in a high-acuity hospital setting in Port Alberni, BC.

The role requires current BC RN registration, a perinatal specialty, and CPR. Two years of recent obstetric experience is preferred, with responsibilities spanning assessment, leadership in emergencies, and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer.
• Breastfeeding Course Certificate.
• Two years recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with unit guidelines.
• Follow nursing standards and multidisciplinary team policies.
• Demonstrate leadership in emergency situations and care coordination.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Perinatal care

Nursing assessment

Emergency leadership

Communication

Medication administration

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal nursing specialty

CPR Basic Rescuer

Breastfeeding course

Job description

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07-1900 and 19-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.66

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

46.75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.

More information on working at West Coast General Hospital may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY------------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.

Additional Clauses

BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.