What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Perinatal - (231909) position at islandhealth?

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Location

Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

Planned Start Date

Jul. 23 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 28 2028

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 Experience

Registration 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 Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3045.pdf

Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

Salary : $41 - $60

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Education, Training And Experience

Skills And Abilities

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