Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3045.pdf