Registered Nurse, Perinatal (Labor & Delivery) (10568)

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work 12-hour shifts, days and nights. Schedules may change based on operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band J: $ – $

Responsibilities

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Patient care

As a Registered Nurse in the Childbirth and Children’s Centre, you will be part of a healthcare team that promotes the birthing experience as a normal, healthy process and the family as an integral part of that experience. You will be expected to provide care through the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases in a single room maternity care setting.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses in good standing. BScN preferred or evidence of working toward it. Minimum of 2 years of recent perinatal experience. Peri-operative experience. Current neonatal resuscitation (NRP) is required. Current BCLS certification. Current AWHONN or PPPESO Fetal Health Surveillance Monitoring Certification is expected. 48_Proficiency Created with Sketch.

Proficiency

Completion of a breastfeeding course, or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment. Perinatal/Obstetrical Certificate Program an asset. RNAO membership is preferred. Excellent physical assessment skills. Proficient computer skills. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centred care environment. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently. Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills. Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.