Position Summary
Put your perinatal nursing skills into full motion and join the passionate and welcoming nursing staff at the Vernon General Hospital.
What will you work on?
At Vernon Jubilee Hospital, as a part of the Women’s and Children’s Health Services team, you will work to care for a variety of patient types from preterm to adult, and through differing journey’s. Ante-/intra-/post-partum patients, pediatrics, special care nursery infants and some medical/surgical are all patient populations you can find on WCHS. The position requires flexibility and adaptability to a regularly changing, fast-paced and team driven environment.
How will you create impact?
You will have the ability to impact more than just at the bedside with the high-quality care you are providing. With your willingness to participate in a highly engaged team environment, there is ability to influence the entire unit in evidence-based change. We all have things to learn from one another and on WCHS in Vernon, we are always growing and learning to ensure we are providing high-quality care.
How will we help you grow?
WCHS is committed to ensuring that new staff are set up for success. Education days and unit orientation are imperative to ensure that you feel prepared to care for our diverse patient population. There is opportunity on WCHS to take on special projects, additional education and pursue leadership pathways. On WCHS, we work very closely with a variety of experts including our multidisciplinary team, learning from our physicians, obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, social workers, dieticians etc.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate is a positive team player, flexible and interested in working in a fast-paced environment. You must have your perinatal certification or have a combination of education and experience already working in the field of obstetrics. Willingness to learn, engage with the team and ability to multitask are imperative. We strive for excellence on WCHS and take into careful consideration what new team members bring to the unit, including your clinical abilities, attitude and personal characteristics.
This is a full-time relief opportunity available until April 22, 2024 or return of the incumbent. Shifts of work are rotating days and nights; 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00.
Come and experience the Okanagan lifestyle. Make an impact in the lives of others. Apply today!
Qualifications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) within 2 years.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.
Comments
Effective April 1, 2023, the hourly rate for this position will be: $40.21-$57.78
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
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