RPN – Postpartum & Newborn Care Specialist

SHN Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit pension plan

Health and dental benefits

EFAP – Employee and Family Assistance

Tuition Assistance Program

Spiritual Care support

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for the Women’s and Children Program to care for postpartum women and newborns within a team-focused environment.

The RPN will provide high-quality nursing care, engage in ethical practice, and participate in a busy, multidisciplinary team with shift work, weekends and holidays. SHN supports ongoing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• RPN diploma and current registration in good standing with the CNO as an RPN.
• Experience or recent training (within last 3 years) in postpartum care.
• NRP certification and breastfeeding course required (or plan to complete within 3 months).
• Willingness to train in alternate clinical areas within the Women’s and Children Program.
• BCLS certificate and ongoing continuing education are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to postpartum women and their newborns.
• Work within a total patient care delivery model following standards of practice.
• Engage in ethical conduct and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Be available for shift work, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient education as part of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

RPN diploma

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)

NRP certification

Breastfeeding course

BCLS certificate

Willingness to train in other Women’s and Children Program areas

Job description

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for the Women’s and Children Program to care for postpartum women and newborns within a team-focused environment.

The RPN will provide high-quality nursing care, engage in ethical practice, and participate in a busy, multidisciplinary team with shift work, weekends and holidays. SHN supports ongoing education and professional development.