RN Pregnancy, Birthing and New Born

Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

At the St. Paul’s Hospital Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn Centre, we know that welcoming a child into the world is one of the most profound events in someone's life.

Our dedicated staff is here to provide exceptional maternity care, offering pregnancy care, prenatal classes, a private birthing experience, and post-birth supports.

We welcome all families with inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive maternity care services. We strive to provide culturally-safe and trauma-informed care, and Indigenous people who are pregnant can access our Indigenous Wellness Liaisons for culturally appropriate supports.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs using an established nursing practice framework.


• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises the plan of care.


• Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions, and makes referrals to other identified resources.


• Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures.

Education Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Two years' recent experience in a maternity setting with a labour and birth component and/or recent completion of a Perinatal Nursing Specialty certificate and/or recent Midwifery certificate. Current neonatal resuscitation certification.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.


• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.


• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.


• Ability to deal with others effectively.


• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary. The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $55.91 per hour, depending on experience.


• Growth opportunities. We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.


• State‑of‑the‑art facilities. The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be an innovative approach to integrated care, opening in 2027.


• Inclusive culture. We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all persons.

Your Day-to-Day

• Reviews patient/resident status through chart reviews, observations, interviews, questionnaires, collateral information, and consultation with peers and other health care team members.


• Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates, and prioritizes nursing care and interventions, and develops the plan of care using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.


• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology, and PHC standards.


• Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies the plan of care based on evaluation.


• Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.


• Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life‑threatening situations.


• Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/resident status and progress, and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.

About Providence Health Care

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith‑based health care organizations in Canada. We provide compassionate, socially just, exceptional, and innovative care to British Columbians every day, grounded in our Mission, Vision and Values. Providence has grown from its humble roots 129 years ago into a globally renowned organization committed to social justice, compassionate care, and Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.