Registered Nurse – Perinatal

Registered Nurse – Perinatal

Position Summary 

We are seeking a permanent full time Perinatal Nurse to join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC!

We offer exceptional employer-paid benefits, recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary, and generous vacation entitlements.

THIS POSITION MAY QUALIFY FOR A $10,000 SIGNING BONUS!

What will you work on?
EKRH Maternal Child nurses care for patients throughout their perinatal journey providing prenatal, labour and delivery and post-partum care- all done in a rooming-in setting. They also care for general pediatric in-patients and provide clinical expertise during Code Pink and neonatal emergencies.

How will you create impact?
EKRH serves the City of Cranbrook and outlying rural areas. As a Regional Centre, we see a broad scope of patients and deliver about 500 babies per year. Family centered care is an integral part of our nursing philosophy and contributes to a positive experience for all mothers and support persons. Well established physician specialists in Obstetrics and Pediatrics, along with many Midwives, complement our collaborative team. EKRH is a teaching hospital with students in rural nursing and baccalaureate programs offering an excellent opportunity to develop and mentor others.

How will we help you grow?
We will provide you with an orientation customized to meet your individual needs and immediate support from colleagues and clinical educators. We offer in-house training for NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and FHS (Fetal Health Surveillance) as well as ongoing education through More Ob, a comprehensive patient safety and performance improvement program for interprofessional obstetrical teams. Our simulation doll, Bertha, is available for training on a regular basis.

Who are we looking for?
Nurses with a perinatal specialty certificate and/or experience in perinatal nursing. We are seeking nurses who are motivated, work well within a team, enjoy teaching patients, families and students and have excellent communication skills. Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills and improve practice is necessary as our Unit grows and changes.

Make Cranbrook your next, best career destination. We’re all about making a significant difference in the lives of others. Apply Today!

Shifts for this position are rotating days and nights. Shift times are 07:00 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00.

 

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.

*Experience working in pediatrics an asset.

We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes. Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.

 

Interior Health values diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience and knowledge to ensure equitable health outcomes for all of the clients we serve. We are welcoming of all populations including our Aboriginal partners throughout the Interior Health Region. We are committed to increasing our Aboriginal representative workforce to build an engaged, culturally diverse organization focused on the goal of providing high quality, sustainable healthcare through an engaged workforce and healthy workplaces. We build inclusive, trusting and respectful relationships through our partnerships.