Resource Nurse, Maternal & Newborn Care (12mo)

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Resource Nurse to support four inpatient units: NICU, PSCU, FNCU, and Birth Unit. The position is a 12-month, temporary hourly long-assignment with 11.25-hour rotating shifts.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, active licensure, and at least two years in Maternal/Newborn or Neonatal Nursing. BLS within 12 months is required; NRP/IBCLC and other certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or equivalent experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the provincial regulator is required.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience (within the last five (5) years) in Maternal Newborn or Neonatal Nursing preferred.
• Critical care nursing experience an asset.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) within the last 12 months, or renewal certificate, required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with NRP and IBCLC Certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have Fetal Health Surveillance course.
• Completion of Bereavement Course, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the program Manager, the Resource Nurse delivers family-centred patient care across NICU, PSCU, FNCU and Birth Unit.
• Practices according to ethical standards and Nursing Standards.
• Supports four inpatient units with staffing and resource management.
• Maintains licensure requirements and adheres to applicable policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Resource Nurse to support four inpatient units: NICU, PSCU, FNCU, and Birth Unit. The position is a 12-month, temporary hourly long-assignment with 11.25-hour rotating shifts.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, active licensure, and at least two years in Maternal/Newborn or Neonatal Nursing. BLS within 12 months is required; NRP/IBCLC and other certifications are preferred.