REGISTERED NURSE (RN), LACTATION SUPPORT

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with a focus on lactation support to join University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered perinatal care, applying nursing science and BC professional standards.

The RN – Lactation Support will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care, ensuring response to changing health care needs within our maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in a perinatal setting.

Job description

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse – Lactation Support practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse – Lactation Support practices in a perinatal clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday