Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; Sur place; CAD 57 000 - 82 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Island Health’s Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perinatal to provide direct obstetrical patient care. You will apply nursing processes, lead in emergencies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to uphold patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires BC RN licensure with a perinatal specialty, CPR certification, breastfeeding training, and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Registered 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 (2) years recent related obstetrical nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with unit philosophy and nursing standards.
• Apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner.
• Demonstrate leadership in emergency situations and participate in high‑intensity events.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication with patients, families and staff.
• Assist in coordinating care and education for patients and families.

Connaissances

RN registration

Perinatal nursing

Breastfeeding support

CPR certification

Patient assessment

Emergency leadership

Formation

RN licensure with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal nursing specialty

CPR Basic Rescuer

Breastfeeding course certificate

Two years obstetrical nursing experience

Description du poste

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1945/1930-0745

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Jan. 4 2027

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.

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.