RN - Perinatal, Labor & Newborn Care (Temp FT)

whca; Fergus; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit on a temporary full-time basis in Fergus, Ontario. The role requires a current nursing license, obstetric/gynecologic experience, and strong assessment and patient teaching abilities.

You’ll provide care across antepartum, labour, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care, with a focus on safety and family-centred support. Shifts include all three rotations and weekends as per the department schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Certificate of Competence for the College of Nurses.
• Must hold current BCLS certification and NRP or willing to complete within 6 months.
• ACoRN required (or willing to obtain) and PALS preferred.
• Certified to start IVs and give IV meds, including Central Venous Access Devices.
• Well-developed assessment and nursing skills for antepartum, labour, delivery, postpartum and newborn care.
• Perinatal Certificates I & II preferred; breastfeeding advocacy with potential certification.
• Surgical experience is an asset; Complex Continuing Care experience is an asset.

Skills

Communication

Team orientation

Patient teaching

Attendance

Advocacy breastfeeding

Assessment skills

Shift availability

Education

Certificate of Competence - College of Nurses

BCLS certificate

NRP certificate (or willing to complete)

ACoRN certification (or willing)

PALS (preferred)

IV start & IV meds / Central Venous Access Devices

Perinatal Certificates I & II

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Pre-Employment Health Assessment

Job description

Groves Memorial Community Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for the OBS/Surgical Inpatient unit on a temporary full-time basis in Fergus, Ontario. The role requires a current nursing license, obstetric/gynecologic experience, and strong assessment and patient teaching abilities.

You’ll provide care across antepartum, labour, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care, with a focus on safety and family-centred support. Shifts include all three rotations and weekends as per the department schedule.