Summary Of Duties 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.
Provides bereavement counselling as required
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 and the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Conducts patient assessment, intervention, education, patient advocacy & discharge planning
Qualifications/Skills Current CNO Registration in good standing required
Recent, related obstetric RN experience in a 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
Breastfeeding skills course certificate required
Must have CPR Certification
NRP required
Must have experience with fetal monitoring & have ability to scrub & circulate for caesarean section & conduct vaginal exams
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team
Demonstrated positive approach to change
Ability to work in a fast‑paced workplace
Demonstrated knowledge of person‑centred care approaches and principles