Job Description

Purpose:

As a key member of the Women & Children’s Health team, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, analyzing, prioritizing, planning and evaluating care in collaboration with patients and families in both normal and complex situations. The nursing care includes antenatal care, intrapartum care, immediate postpartum care, breastfeeding support, infant care and care following perinatal loss. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Duties:

  • Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.
  • Effectively use the Standards of nursing practice and the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Provide health teaching to patients and family.
  • Compliant with legislation, and organizational and departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Maintain commitment to self-grow...