Registered Nurse Perinatal (227938)
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Nurse Manager or designate the Registered Nurse - Perinatal plans and provides direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy competency guidelines policies; national provincial regional and local obstetrical guidelines and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
Current CPR Basic Rescuer.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate
Breastfeeding Course Certificate
Two (2) years recent related experience; OR
an equivalent combination of education training and experience
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients as required by the hospital and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standared of Nursing Practice.
- Demonstrate sound organizational problem solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrate good judgement observation and patient assessment skills.
- Demonstrate Respectful Workplace skills such as politeness tact and empathy.
- Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs.
- Operate related equipment.
- Provide leadership in emergency situations.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Assume charge responsibility as needed.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Requirements
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more