Registered Nurse Education Training Opportunity, Perinatal (Pregnancy, Birthing and New Born/ Labour Delivery)

Providence Healthcare • Vancouver, BC

17d • CA$41 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

The St. Paul’s Hospital Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn Centre is dedicated to providing exceptional maternity care, including pregnancy care, prenatal classes, private birthing experiences, and post-birth support. They offer inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive maternity care services, striving for culturally-safe and trauma-informed care. Indigenous people who are pregnant can access Indigenous Wellness Liaisons for culturally appropriate supports. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet patients' physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. This includes developing and revising care plans, incorporating patient teaching, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The position operates within a framework that includes minimum nurse-to-patient ratios (mNPR) developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, BC Nurses' Union, and health organizations across British Columbia to ensure safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. Providence Health Care's implementation of mNPR reflects a commitment to person-centered, socially just, compassionate care and Indigenous cultural safety, guided by their mission and values: Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent experience in a maternity setting with a labour and birth component and/or recent completion of a Perinatal Nursing Specialty certificate and/or recent Midwifery certificate.
• Current neonatal resuscitation certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care.
• Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources.
• Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures.
• Reviews patient/resident status through methods such as reviewing the patient/resident chart and other written information, patient/resident observation, interviewing patient/resident and family members, completion of questionnaires, collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.
• Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/residents using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards.
• Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.
• Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.
• Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
• Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/resident status and progress and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $41.42 - $55.91 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level