Registered Nurse - Maternal Newborn - Job Share

Halton Healthcare•Milton, ON

22h•CA$41 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Level 2A Maternal Newborn Care unit, which provides 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 Maternal Newborn program includes 9 LBR/LBRP birthing rooms, 1 Recovery Room, 1 Operative Birthing Room, 14 postpartum rooms, antepartum rooms, and 6 Level 2A Special Care Nursery bassinets. The unit offers a 24-hour separate entrance and parking, natural light, and features that support family presence and involvement, including sleeping space for partners. The environment is child and family friendly. The successful applicant will provide prenatal assessment and triage, and care to pregnant women throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean births. Responsibilities extend to the operative birthing suite and recovery room on the unit. Flexibility is required to work in all areas of the unit, including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.

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

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.
Work flexibly in all areas of the unit, including maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.