Registered Nurse - Perinatal (Duncan)

Job Description: 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: Education, Training And Experience 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 Skills And Abilities - Ability to 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. - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations. Job Requirements: Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p9zdh