Registered Nurse - Perinatal

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perinatal who will provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients, following established guidelines and protocols. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have completed a Perinatal Nursing specialty program. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work within a multidisciplinary team are essential. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment committed to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Two (2) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current certification in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetrical patients.
• Work with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Operate related nursing equipment.

Skills

Nursing process application

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Education

BN or equivalent

Perinatal Nursing specialty program

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

• 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.