Registered Nurse (Family Birthing Centre)

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for using the nursing process to meet the needs of patients according to the professional standards of nursing care. The RN assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Family Birthing Centre and of Michael Garron Hospital are followed. The position of the RN in the Family Birthing Center (FBC) is responsible for the assessment of all patients entering the Family Birthing Center. The RN consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient care outcomes.

Education

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Obstetrical/Maternity certificate or midwifery background an asset.
• Breastfeeding certificate course of 21 hours in length required. (If not completed prior to hire - must be completed within 6 months of start date).
• Current neonatal resuscitation (NRP) certification required.
• Completion of an obstetrical/maternity certificate program from an accredited college or university required (If not completed prior to hire, must be completed within 2 years of start date).
• Current BCLS required.
• Current certification in Fetal Monitoring from AWHONN and/or the Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) required.
• Member of the MOREOB® Program an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum recent 1 year full-time experience in labour and birth (ante-partum/post-partum/intrapartum nursing which includes operative procedures, in particular scrubbing and circulating for caesarean sections) required.
• Demonstrated family centered care philosophy required.
• Demonstrated ability to welcome change and manage it innovatively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide ongoing education to clients and families to support informed choice required.
• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency required; demonstrated experience with Cerner (Powerchart maternity and Fetal Link) is an asset.
• Must be willing to work in both labour and birth and postpartum required.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.