The Birthing Unit features eight private Labour-Birthing Rooms. Each room is equipped with a birthing bed, fetal monitor, and infant care centre. The team consists of labour and delivery nurses who provide one to one support to patients collaborate with the physicians and midwives to provide exceptional care.
As the Registered Nurse (RN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.
Education:
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS
- Current N.R.P required
- Perioperative course or equivalent required and/or in progress
- Coronary Care 1 required and/or in progress
- Breastfeeding education required i.e. certificate of current within five years
- Perinatal Certification (CNA) or equivalent preferred
- Physical assessment course required
- Post Anaesthetic Care Course or equivalent required and/or in progress
- ACLS required
- Current MORE OB participation preferred
- Fetal Health Surveillance certificate or equivalent required
- Evidence of continuing education
Experience:
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
- Functions independently within scope of practice
- Two years of current progressive Labour and Birthing experience in a level two or higher setting preferred
- Two years of current progressive clinical experience in the provision of post-aesthetic care preferred
- Two years of current progressive clinical experience in the provision of postpartum/new-born care preferred
- Two years of current clinical experience in the provision of perioperative nursing essential i.e. scrub and circulate for caesarian sections preferred
- Two years of current progressive experience in Post-partum and high risk antepartum care
- Current progressive clinical experience in the clinical application of systematic fetal surveillance in labour essential
Competencies:
- Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer literacy in current software applications
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.
Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.
Employment Equity
RVH is committed to diversity and employment equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
RVH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Accommodation in the Workplace
RVH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process, and is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). RVH will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier-free process and to provide accommodations as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 705-739-5605.
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