RPN-Cas Maternal/Newborn

Reporting to the Manager of Labour & Delivery and MaternalNewborn, you will be responsible for providing quality

nursing care to a patient population with predictable outcomes. Aspart of a multidisciplinary health care team, you

will practice within the Professional Standards of the College ofNurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and

family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies ofThunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with theCollege of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to

become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario

* Current certification in BCLS

* Recent experience in Maternity and Perinatal Nursing withexperience in breastfeeding support and the care of

complex patient populations, including postoperative surgicalpatients

* Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery

* Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned tothe Registered Practical Nurse become unstable

or have outcomes that are not as expected

* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action

* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

* Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who:

* Have certification or recent continuing education in NeonatalResuscitation (NRP), lactation support, perinatal or

high risk perinatal nursing

Salary Range: $35.041 to 35.970

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

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