Registered Nurse,Perinatal - Royal Columbia Hospital Job Burnaby area,New Westminster BC Canada,Nursing

Location: New Westminster

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is currently hiring a Regular Full Time Registered Nurse, Perinatal to join the Maternal team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing health organization where you’ll work alongside highly respected professionals who are leaders in their fields.

At Royal Columbian Hospital, you’ll be joining a team that is deeply committed to delivering exceptional maternal care in an environment built on Respect, Caring and Trust
. Whether you’re looking to grow your clinical expertise, advance your career, or make a meaningful impact on families during some of life’s most important moments, Fraser Health offers the support and stability to help you thrive.

Why join Fraser Health?

When you join our team, you’ll have access to a competitive and rewarding package that includes:

Generous Vacation of up to 4 weeks for eligible employees
Comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
87% maternity top-up
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes

* Eligibility based on employment status

Fraser Health is proud to be an organization where employees recommend their friends to work. We are also committed to planetary health
, and we value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively with the inter-professional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse, Perinatal provides direct patient care to childbearing patients and their families during the intra, postpartum and high risk antepartum periods by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in a perinatal clinical unit.

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; ensures patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.

Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission; ensures the care plan is established and implemented effectively; updates care plan and intervenes as appropriate, collaborates with the inter-professional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborates and communicates with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that affect the care/discharge plan.

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…

Registered Nurse, Perinatal - Royal Columbia Hospital