Summary Of Duties Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the RN is responsible for the antepartum/postpartum care of women and their families experiencing a high-risk pregnancy as well as postsurgical care to gynaecology patients.
Required to care for women undergoing pregnancy termination and to provide perinatal bereavement care
Functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education, patient advocacy and discharge planning
Supports the philosophy of Family-Centred Maternity Care and the Mission & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Provides care in the context of the interprofessional team and strives to give excellent care throughout the woman’s hospital experience
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
Maintains all core certifications as a requirement of employment.
Qualifications/Skills Registered with the CNO, required
Recent related experience in High Risk OBS antenatal nursing, required
Recent gynaecology nursing experience, required
Current CPR and NRP, required
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, required
Evidence of robust customer service skills, required
Recent related experience with Perinatal bereavement, required
Certification in Fetal Health Surveillance, required
Breastfeeding skills course certificate, required
Critical care course, strongly preferred