Registered Nurse - Maternal Newborn

Halton Healthcare • Milton, ON

23h • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Halton Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Maternal Newborn unit, focusing on Level 2A care. This role involves providing care for pregnancies 34 weeks and greater, uncomplicated twin pregnancies, and low-risk women meeting specific criteria for Labour/birth/recovery/post-partum (LBRP) care. The unit features dedicated postpartum bedrooms, an operative birthing suite, and recovery room. The successful applicant will provide prenatal assessment and triage, and care throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean births. Flexibility is required to work in all areas of the unit, including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model. The environment is designed to be child and family friendly, supporting family presence and involvement.

Requirements

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Minimum of 2 years recent perinatal experience required
• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Provider program
• Successful completion of the Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour course
• Current Obstetric O.R. certificate and/or experience required
• Competency with vaginal exams during labour required
• Proficient in venipuncture and IVs
• Current Breastfeeding Certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support breastfeeding women
• Commitment to Family Centred Care
• Dedication to continuing education
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
• Must provide availability of a 0.60 FTE
• All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Perinatal Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal assessment and triage.
• Provide care to the pregnant woman throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean births.
• Fulfill roles and responsibilities in the operative birthing suite and recovery room on the unit.
• Work in all areas of the unit, including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.
• Provide care for pregnancies 34 weeks and greater.
• Provide care for uncomplicated twin pregnancies.
• Provide LBRP care for low risk women meeting specific criteria.

Benefits

• Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed