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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- 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
- 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 valuable public relations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
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