Registered Nurse, Perinatal; Labor & Delivery

Position: Registered Nurse, Perinatal (Labor & Delivery) (10568)

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work 12-hour shifts, days and nights. Schedules may change based on operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band J: $ – $

Responsibilities

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Patient care

As a Registered Nurse in the Childbirth and Children’s Centre, you will be part of a healthcare team that promotes the birthing experience as a normal, healthy process and the family as an integral part of that experience. You will be expected to provide care through the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases in a single room maternity care setting.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in good standing. BScN preferred or evidence of working toward it. Minimum of 2 years of recent perinatal experience. Peri-operative experience. Current neonatal resuscitation (NRP) is required. Current BCLS certification. Current AWHONN or PPPESO Fetal Health Surveillance Monitoring Certification is expected.  Created with Sketch.

Proficiency

Completion of a breastfeeding course, or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment. Perinatal/Obstetrical Certificate Program an asset. RNAO membership is preferred. Excellent physical assessment skills. Proficient computer skills.  Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centred care environment. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently. Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills. Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.