Registered Nurse - Birthing Suite

Job summary

Provide triage and care to pregnant patients throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean deliveries and recovery care for Caesarean mothers. Deliver maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model and support breastfeeding and family-centered care.

Job details

The successful incumbent will provide triage and care to the pregnant woman throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean deliveries, recovery of the Caesarean mother, and maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model.Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Obstetrics (including intra-partum care) required Current Obstetric O.R. certificate and/or experience required Perioperative experience an asset Perinatal Nursing Certificate an asset Proficient in venipuncture and IVs Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required Current Fetal Health Surveillance course Competency with vaginal exams during labour Breastfeeding certificate required Demonstrated ability to assist and support breastfeeding Demonstrated commitment to family centered care Dedication to continuing education Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position Satisfactory employment and attendance record required The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

What you’ll do

Provide triage and care to pregnant patients throughout labour and birth, including vaginal and Caesarean deliveries and recovery care for Caesarean mothers. Deliver maternal and newborn care within the LBRP model and support breastfeeding and family-centered care.

Requirements

Requires current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current BLS and NRP certifications, a current Fetal Health Surveillance course, and at least two years of recent obstetric experience including intrapartum care. Also requires an Obstetric OR certificate and/or experience, breastfeeding certification, proficiency in venipuncture and IVs, and competency in vaginal examinations during labour.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Obstetric Triage
• Intrapartum Care
• Vaginal Delivery
• Caesarean Delivery
• Maternal Care
• Newborn Care
• Venipuncture
• Intravenous Therapy
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Fetal Health Surveillance
• Vaginal Examinations
• Breastfeeding Support
• Family-Centered Care
• Patient-Centered Care
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare