Obstetrics Registered Nurse - Acute Care Job Inuvik area,NT Canada,Nursing

Located within the Inuvik Regional Hospital and reporting directly to the Manager, Acute Care, the Obstetric Registered Nurse (Obstetric RN) on Acute Care is one of the Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) providing culturally sensitive care to patients of the 14-bed Acute Care unit 24 hours a day year-round. The Inuvik Regional Hospital provides birthing services and, therefore, must always have one obstetric trained registered nurse staffed every shift 24 hours a day year-round to provide safe obstetrical services and to minimize any risks.

Every registered nurse on Acute Care may be required to act as the responsibility nurse (charge nurse) depending on staff make up and experience of the staff on duty during a particular shift. The RN OBS also works as an acute care nurse, who cares for patients across the lifespan and medical conditions when there are insufficient obstetrical patients to care for.

When obstetrical care is required, the RN will re-assign their medical patients to a team member and take primary assignment of the obstetrical patient.

Key Responsibilities

The Obstetrics RN have advanced obstetrical knowledge of an ability to apply standardized nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and current nursing practice to ensure that the obstetrical patients' physical emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational needs are met.

The Obstetrics RN must also have knowledge of an ability to apply standardized nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and current nursing practice to ensure that the adult/pediatric patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational and daily living needs are met.

As all disease processes are admitted to the Acute Care Unit the Registered Nurse must be up to date with disease processes, treatment and assessment.

An ability to educate patients and their families (where applicable) on appropriate selfcare methods and techniques.

The RN must have relevant acute care skills to provide patient care to a non OBS patient group, as required.

Knowledge of biological, physical and behavioral sciences in order to recognize, interpret, and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on accepted standards of practice.

Key qualifications

Completion of a Nursing degree

One-year recent experience on an obstetrical unit

Experience in an acute care setting required

The completion of a Perinatal Certificate is also an asset.

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Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $11,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $11,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.

Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening # 27443

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158.

- $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,706.

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