Registered Nurse (RN) - Perinatal

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in BC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Maternity team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Responsibilities include providing perinatal care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Applicants should have a nursing degree, registration with BCCNM, and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Two years recent experience in a Level 2-3 Maternity Unit.
• Courses in fetal health assessment and breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal perinatal care to women and babies.
• Document care for assigned patients in perinatal service.
• Adhere to standards of professional nursing practice.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare team

Clinical judgment in perinatal care

Assessment and planning of patient care

Communication skills

Ability to deal with conflict situations

Leadership and work direction

Education

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Completion of a post-basic obstetrical/perinatal nursing certificate

Tools

Medical equipment appropriate to clinical area

Job description

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

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Maternity team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse with VCH you will:

• Work in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Use appropriate clinical judgment to provide optimal perinatal care (Antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum) to women and babies and their families. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and appropriate documentation of care for assigned patients in the perinatal service.
• Adhere to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Health Authority policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and current National Registration in CPR and NRP required.
• Completion of a post-basic obstetrical/perinatal nursing certificate/diploma.
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience in a Level 2-3 Maternity Unit, supplemented by courses in fetal health assessment and breastfeeding or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Vancouver Coastal Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment equity.