Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Program Nursing Resource Team PT

Job summary

Provide nursing care across the Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Program, primarily in the Postpartum and Labour and Delivery units, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient- and family-centred care. Maintain clinical competencies, support antenatal assessments under RN direction, and perform obstetrical operating room scrub duties after completing required training and validation.

Job details

Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! Position Summary Registered Practical Nurse, Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Program - Nursing Resource Team As a member of the Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Nursing Resource Team, you will provide nursing care across multiple clinical areas within the program, with a primary focus on Labour and Delivery and Postpartum units. The successful candidate will receive a broad range of program-specific education, and training in L&D, Postpartum and Paediatrics; including training related to obstetrical surgical procedures as a Scrub Nurse within the Labour and Delivery Operating room. Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family-centred care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating within an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster professional development with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. You also have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the Maternal, newborn and paediatric population. You have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time management and teaching skills. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families. On a practical level, you will Provide nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice across designated areas of the Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Program. Primarily support patient care in the Postpartum Unit and Labour & Delivery. Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, midwives, and members of the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality people centred care Maintain competencies in maternal-newborn, neonatal, antenatal, postpartum, and paediatric nursing practice as required for assigned clinical areas. Function as a trained Obstetrical Operating Room Scrub Nurse following successful completion of required education, orientation, and competency validation. In collaboration and under the direction of a RN, provide assessment for antenatal patients in L&D triage and the maternal newborn program. Participate in ongoing education and competency maintenance to support clinical excellence and evolving program needs. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic maternal-newborn environment while supporting the continuum of care from the antenatal period through childbirth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Qualifications Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) education, current or eligible to obtain upon hire Acute Care of the At-Risk Newborn (ACoRN), current or eligible to obtain upon hire Recent breastfeeding course (I.e. RNAO or WHO) Fetal Health Surveillance certification, preferred Perinatal Certificate, preferred 2 to 3 years of Postpartum/Maternal-Newborn experience, required Paediatric experience, an asset Operating Room Certificate and operating room experience, an asset Bilingualism in French/ English, an asset Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is Part- Time Permanent Position with 12 hour shifts, Days, Evenings, Nights, including weekends. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca. #INDO How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why: Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Provide nursing care across the Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Program, primarily in the Postpartum and Labour and Delivery units, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient- and family-centred care. Maintain clinical competencies, support antenatal assessments under RN direction, and perform obstetrical operating room scrub duties after completing required training and validation.

Requirements

Requires a recognized Registered Practical Nursing diploma, current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS certification, and 2–3 years of postpartum or maternal-newborn experience. NRP and ACoRN must be current or obtained upon hire; a recent breastfeeding course is required, while fetal health surveillance certification, a perinatal certificate, paediatric experience, operating room qualifications, and French-English bilingualism are preferred or assets.

Benefits

• Pay In Lieu Of Benefits
• Vacation Pay
• Hospital Pension Plan

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Postpartum Care
• Labour And Delivery Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Care
• Obstetrical Operating Room Scrub Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Patient And Family-Centred Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Education
• Breastfeeding Support
• Fetal Health Surveillance
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Organization
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare

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