Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1945/1930-0745 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jan. 2 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Aug. 26 2025 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Nurse Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse - Perinatal plans and provides direct nursing care to obstetrical patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies; national, provincial, regional and local obstetrical guidelines and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
Graduate of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
Current CPR Basic Rescuer.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate
Breastfeeding Course Certificate
Two (2) years recent related experience; OR
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Skills And Abilities Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients as required by the hospital and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standared of Nursing Practice. Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills. Demonstrate good judgement, observation and patient assessment skills. Demonstrate Respectful Workplace skills, such as politeness, tact and empathy. Prioritize, and organize patient demands and care needs. Operate related equipment. Provide leadership in emergency situations. Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. Assume charge responsibility as needed. Foster and promote good public relations. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations. Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD3045.pdf
Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU