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 CertificateTwo (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 good judgement, observation and patient assessmentskills.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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