Job Description
Employment Opportunity
Registered Nurse IC - Obstetrics
Temporary Full Time
Location: St. Anthony
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 Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the Labrador-Grenfell Health Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with a Nursing Diploma, or an approved University with a Bachelor of Nursing;
" Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
" Obstetrical Education Program or equivalent education or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Successful completion of NRP or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Breastfeeding education/course;
" 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 in collaboration with the client, family and multi-disciplinary team;
" Initiates and supports breastfeeding;
" Monitoring/care for clients during labor and delivery and post-natal;
" 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, $36.42 - $44.73 per hour.
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours biweekly, variable shifts.
Labrador-Grenfell Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2020000366S
