Registered Nurse - Perinatal (Nanaimo)

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 Skills and Abilities - 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 valuable 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pmw5p