Registered Nurse, Perinatal - Langley Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health • Langley, WA

125d • CA$41 - CA$59

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Relief Part Time Registered Nurse, Perinatal to join our Maternity Center team at Langley Memorial Hospital located in Langley, B.C. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: Four weeks of vacation to start, Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits, Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan, 87% maternity top-up, 50% subsidy on Translink passes. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year's recent, related clinical perinatal nursing experience in the designated clinical area.
• Completion of post graduate basic course work and/or certification in perinatal nursing applicable to the designated clinical area.
• Current Basic Rescuer (Level C) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning).
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/support person, the public, medical staff and members of the inter-professional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/support person.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the inter-professional care team.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/support person on topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to deal with and promote change.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient and unborn baby on admission and at regular intervals.
• Allocates patient to appropriate care area within the Maternal Program.
• Assesses patient and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment.
• Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient and unborn baby's condition, identifies risk factors and determines appropriate nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency care for the patient/fetus/newborn in crisis and transfers patient/newborn to the most appropriate care area.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/support person, Physicians and members of the inter-professional care team in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of an optimal patient and unborn baby care plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information.
• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission.
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient and makes referrals to the inter-professional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
• Collaborates with members of the inter-professional care team including Physicians, Patient Care Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers as required.
• Teaches patients and families/support person focusing on health promotion regarding the pregnancy condition, the birth experience, postpartum, newborn care and parenting.
• Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/support person.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs.
• Acts as a preceptor or mentor to guide the clinical experience of assigned new nursing staff and students.
• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate on the effectiveness of patient care programs.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Participates on designated program and professional committees, care conferences and councils as assigned.
• Participates in research and special projects in collaboration with other members of the inter-professional team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees