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The Nursing department has an opening for a Full-time Registered Nurse-Inpatient Unit / Obstetrics.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following qualifications:

• Current Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;

• Current CPR;

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) ;

• Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), considered an asset;

• Must have Obstetrical and Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour education and experience acceptable to the hospital; minimum 3 years of experience;

• Participates in Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiency (MOREOB) program;

• Certification in Obstetrical Nursing through Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) ;

• Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication abilities;

• Demonstrated critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills;

• Exhibits the ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications;

• Exercises behaviours consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct;

• Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends;

• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth;

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel , and management;

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;

• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;

• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned clients, patients and residents consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice with the Ontario College of Nurses

• Function as a staff nurse or team leader to provide support in the medical – surgical, and obstetrical areas

• Accept shift rotation and assignments on other nursing units in accordance with staffing needs

• Delegate, supervise and evaluate patient care of the RPNs

• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance

  with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

• Familiar and in compliance with occupational health & safety workers’ rights

  and responsibilities

• Such other duties as may be delegated by the manager or supervisor