Job Description

Registered Nurse - Postpartum/Acute Perinatal - BC Woman\'s Hospital & Health Centre

BC Women\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

Hiring casuals today for our April 2024 Intake!

BCW \'s Acute Perinatal Program is seeking Registered Nurses to join their team!

Please note if you are a New Grad please apply to our New Grad posting at:

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Operate in a continuously changing environment, and will provide nursing to patients in all three areas of obstetrics, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of women patients, their fetus or newborn, and provide emergency care for the woman-fetus-newborn in crisis.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the in-hospital experience in collaboration with the patient, her family and the physician/midwifery team.
• Provide patient teaching and care, focusing on health promotion. You will also help develop and revise policies and participate on committees as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduated of an approved School of Nursing
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Recent 2 years related experience in perinatal nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of BCIT\'s Perinatal Theory 1 course or equivalent is preferred
• Current CPR/Newborn Resuscitation Certification (NRP)
• Breastfeeding course, minimum 6 hours, in the last 2 years

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual & Temporary Part Time 0.70 FTE Opportunities
Wage: $40.21 - $57.78/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Varies
Requisition # PPApril2024

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

Labor Agreement
Requisition # PPApril2024-2410529
Work Site
Job Type Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary Duration 6 months
FTE 0.07
Hours of Work Varies
Work Days Varies
Expiry Date 01-Feb-2024

Provincial Health Services Authority