Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration with BCCNM.
Advanced preparation in a Neonatal clinical specialty or equivalent education and experience.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) certification within 2 years.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 3 years.
Additional education in obstetrical emergencies (e.g., ALSO) is a plus.
Experience in a circulating role during C-Sections is an asset.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
Deliver client-centered care, adapting to changing health care needs of clients and families.
Utilize specialized knowledge based on nursing science and related disciplines.
Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
Benefits
Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Employer paid training and education opportunities.
Generous vacation entitlement.
Employer paid health benefits.
Municipal Pension Plan.
Shift premiums.
Full Job Description
Position Summary Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Neonatal Nurse, looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available throughout Interior Health and we want to hear from you!
What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive wages
About the Job The Registered Nurse: • Practices in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care • Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team • Ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs • Demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities
Our typical nursing schedules are based on 12 hour shifts and include Days and Nights with rotating days off.
We currently have permanent NICU vacancies in the following areas: Cranbrook, Trail, Kelowna and Vernon.
Joining Interior Health will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within the fantastic communities we serve!
Qualfications • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). • Advanced preparation in a Neonatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) within 2 years. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years. • Any additional education around obstetrical emergencies, such as the ALSO (Advanced Life Support Obstetrics) would be an asset. Experience and/or education in circulating role in C-Section in the OR would be an asset.
