Job Description
Registered Nurse IC - Obstetrics
Permanent Full Time
Location: Happy Valley- Goose Bay, NL
PCN: 56129POS
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of care to patients of the Labrador Health Centre. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Obstetrical Education Program or willingness to complete.
" Successful completion of NRP and Fetal Health Surveillance course, or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer).
" Breastfeeding course/education.
" NRP, ACLS, TNCC and Medevac courses are considered an asset.
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Organizing, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients including but not limited to: medical-surgical, obstetrics (pre-natal, labour and delivery, post-partum), special care, mental health/addictions and pediatrics.
" Participates in the auditing process as required.
" Documents as per professional and organizational standards.
" Administers medication and participates in Medication Reconciliation.
" Participates in the orientation, mentorship and preceptoring of staff.
" Represents nursing on various committees as required.
" Participates in quality assurance initiatives as requested/required.
" Practice independently according to professional and organizational standards.
" Acts as a liaison between the client and other healthcare providers.
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:
NS - 31 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $41.79 - $51.66 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Financial incentives that may be available, and can be combined, include:
" Student Bursaries up to $10,000
" Come Home Year Incentive up to $50,000
" Sign On Bonus up to $16,000
" Retention Incentive $5000 annually
" Possible Relocation assistance and support
Hours of Work:
75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000208
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization
"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."
