The RN is responsible for maternal & newborn care during the post-partum period as well as care for women and their families during labour and delivery. The main functions of the RN of the unit include, but are not limited to:
- Alternate shifts with an equivalently skilled Birthing Unit nurse and provides care to women in labour and their families
- Ability to scrub and circulate for caesarean sections
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the unit and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.
- Supports the philosophy of family centred maternity care & the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Qualifications/Skills
- Current CNO Registration in valuable standing required.
- Recent,
related obstetric RN experience in Tertiary care setting required
- Recent, related maternal & newborn experience
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills are essential.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated team player with the proven ability to set priorities of care
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice