ANTICIPATED END DATE: 06 Mar 2026

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families during ante-partum, labour and delivery, post-partum, newborn and/or surgical post-operative experience. Participates in the delivery of care services to medical, surgical and obstetrical patients. Performs other duties as assigned including ambulance transfer. May be reassigned throughout the facility as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current NRP certification
• Minimum 6 months recent clinical experience in Labour and Delivery
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Have completed the 20-hour breastfeeding course or an equivalent, or willing to attain within 6 months of hire.
• FHS course done or willing to attain within 6mos of hire.
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Ability to perform the duties of the position, including ambulance transfers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates an understanding of Family Centered Maternal and Newborn principles
• Assess the health care needs of patients including patients assigned to other health care personnel
• Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool
• Identifies needs effecting discharge planning and potential services required at home
• Formulates objectives specific to the patient needs
• Provides health teaching, counseling, health promotion to individuals or groups
• Provides nursing care required to achieve the patient's desired outcomes
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning
• Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship
• Supports new employees during orientation
• Provides support and works with student personnel to ensure a positive learning experience
• Works co-operatively with allied health personnel and delegates, consults and refers appropriately
• Directs and supervises non-professional staff
• Interact with the patient care team to identify, plan, implement and evaluate changes
• Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development
• Obtains and maintains required training and qualifications (i.e., Professional Registration, CPR, WHIMMIS, Fire/Disaster, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Fetal Monitoring, Breastfeeding Essentials Course, and Delegated Medical Function Certifications)
• Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on nursing unit
• Demonstrates competent use of equipment used in this nursing care area (i.e. Breast Pumps, Electronic Fetal Monitor, Infant scales, Vital Sign Monitors, Bilimeteres, etc.
• Patient Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. Successful candidates must be accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively, and responding to adverse events.
• Attend work on a regular basis.
• Willing to accept change and demonstrate the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Work in other patient care areas as requested by nursing supervisor/manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Is adept at planning and prioritizing daily work
• Collaborating with others and works well in a team environment
• Approaches problems using a logical, systematic approach
• Pays close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of work
• Can make decisions independently and in group
• Develops and maintains respectful relationships with others
• Is effective in mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Demonstrates concern for meeting the needs of others
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Information gathering
• International Relations
• Patient Client Focus
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.