Registered Nurse (RN) - Perinatal/Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery/Maternity Job ID 2024-131934 City Richmond Work Location Richmond Hospital Department Perinatal Services Home Worksite 04 - Richmond Hospital Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L3 Min Hourly CAD $41.42/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $55.91/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1930/1930-0730 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 3/21/2026 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team Perinatal Services at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Registered Nurse in Perinatal Services at Richmond Hospital you will:

Work in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Use appropriate clinical judgment to provide optimal perinatal care (Antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum) to women and babies and their families.Provide assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and appropriate documentation of care for assigned patients in the perinatal service.Be knowledgeable of and adheres to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Health Authority policies and procedures. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Graduate of an approved nursing program. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and current National Registration in CPR and NRP required.Completion of a post-basic obstetrical/perinatal nursing certificate/diploma.Two (2) years’ recent related experience in a Level 2-3 Maternity Unit, supplemented by courses in fetal health assessment and breastfeeding or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.Ability to operate related equipment. Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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