Registered Nurse - Perinatal - (222293)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perinatal to provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in the hospital. The ideal candidate will have a Perinatal Nursing specialty, current certifications, and at least two years of related experience. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and effective communication abilities. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate.
• Completion of Fetal Health Surveillance Course.
• Completion of Breastfeeding Course.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Assume charge responsibility as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgement and observation skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Leadership in emergency situations

Respectful Workplace skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Graduate of a Perinatal Nursing specialty program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer

NRP Certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

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.