Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical - Casual Pool

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Labour & Delivery unit at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. This role involves providing advanced perinatal nursing care, conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, and caring for assigned medical/surgical patients. The position emphasizes working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to enhance client/family quality of life, demonstrate continuous improvement, and maintain clinical competence. Nurses will also participate in hospital committees and research projects as assigned. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments, and is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients by conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment of the client and fetus.
• Provide nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level