Registered Nurse (RN) - Perinatal

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$41 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in their Perinatal Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. This role operates within a client and family-centred care model and adheres to the standards of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the organization's vision and values. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team to provide optimal perinatal care (Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum) to women, babies, and their families. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care for assigned patients. The nurse must be knowledgeable of and adhere to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Health Authority policies and procedures. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. They encourage bold thinking, smart risks, and a proactive approach to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. VCH is committed to creating healthy lives in healthy communities through passion for care, community connection, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current National Registration in CPR and NRP required.
• Completion of a post-basic obstetrical/perinatal nursing certificate/diploma.
• Two (2) years' recent related experience in a Level 2-3 Maternity Unit.
• Supplemented by courses in fetal health assessment and breastfeeding or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal perinatal care (Antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum) to women and babies and their families.
• Conduct assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and appropriate documentation of care for assigned patients in the perinatal service.
• Work in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Adhere to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Health Authority policies and procedures.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment.
• Demonstrate ability in nursing practice related to the designated client group.
• Plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Assess client responses to care and respond appropriately.
• Adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Deal with conflict situations.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Provide leadership and work direction.
• Perform the duties of the position, demonstrating physical ability.
• Use medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Utilize CPR techniques.
• Apply techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Operate related equipment.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree