Registered Nurse; RN - Obstetrics​/Medical​/Surgical

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical
Salary: $41.42 – $55.91 per hour.

Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse in VCH’s Labour & Delivery unit at Squamish Hospital, you will provide advanced perinatal nursing care, conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of clients and fetuses, and deliver coordinated care to assigned medical/surgical patients. You will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, consult with other health‑care providers, and continuously improve nursing practices. You will maintain clinical competence and participate in hospital committees and approved research projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in perinatal nursing or two years’ recent related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.

Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.

Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.

Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.

Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem‑solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health‑care staff, and staff of external agencies.

Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.

Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Required skills:

Perinatal nursing specialty and/or recent related experience. Current BLS, FHS and NRP.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.

Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.

Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.

Award‑winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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