Registered Nurse - Perinatal - (216320)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perinatal to provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients. The ideal candidate must be a registered RN with a specialty in Perinatal Nursing and possess relevant certifications. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, demonstrating patient assessment skills, and fostering good public relations.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Two (2) years recent related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in the hospital.
• Operate related equipment and provide leadership in emergency situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Nursing process application

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgment and observation skills

Respectful workplace skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Perinatal Nursing specialty program

Current CPR certification

NRP Certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Course

Breastfeeding Course Certificate

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.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

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.