Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Centre

St. Michael's Hospital • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 13h ago

Responsibilities

Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and,
Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

Patient Care

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
Documents observations, assessments and care provision
Contributes to discharge and transition planning
Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration \& Coordination

Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership

Aligns behavior with SMH's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
Supports the advancement of professional practice
Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

Participates in or supports research projects
Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Must have current BLS Certification
Recent experience in either Labour \& Birth, Postpartum or Gynaecology and/or successful completion of an Obstetrics/Perinatal Nursing Certificate. Candidates with no experience or Nursing Certificate may be considered if they have completed any of the courses below and there are no other qualified applicants.
Obstetrics/Perinatal Nursing Certificate or willingness to complete within 3 years
Neonatal Resuscitation certificate required or willingness to complete within 6 months
Electronic fetal monitoring certification or willingness to complete within 6 months
RNAO Breastfeeding e-learning module and/or breastfeeding certificate required or willingness to complete within 6 months.
Venipuncture skills required
Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills

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