Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics, Medicine & Surgery Units

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Sechelt is seeking a Labour & Delivery Registered Nurse to provide advanced nursing care to expectant clients. This position requires current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and knowledge in perinatal nursing. Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and potential benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and their families

Recognition programs for staff

Qualifications

• Must have current registration as a Registered Nurse in BC.
• Completion of recognized advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing.
• Two years of recent, related experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients.
• Consult and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams.

Skills

Advanced perinatal nursing care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Initiative and independence

Education

Current nursing registration with BCCNM

Advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing

Job description

Overview

Salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Labour & Delivery Registered Nurse at Sechelt Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Labour & Delivery unit at Sechelt Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit https//www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients by conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment of the client and fetus and by providing nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

About Sechelt, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are municipal parks, eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Sechelt offers a lifestyle with a short commute and access to outdoor activities.

About Sechelt Hospital

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. It provides a full range of services including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing or two years’ recent, related experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.