Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.

The staff RN utilises the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.

Job Details:

• Location: St. George Hospital Labor and Delivery
• Shift: Full-time nights, 36 hours a week
• Unit: 19-bed unit with 14 Labor rooms, 5 Antepartum rooms, and 2 OR suites
• Average births per month: 240
• 24-hour Labor Hospitalist and Labor Anesthesiologist coverage
• Level III NICU with High Risk OB Life Flight 24-hour coverage

Essential Functions:

• Assess: Perform assessments of physical, social, and psychological status
• Plan: Develop individualised plans of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Implement: Direct care teams and delegate tasks as necessary
• Evaluate: Assess patient responses to interventions and revise plans of care
• Professionalism: Promote the nursing profession and adhere to legal and ethical standards

Requirements:

• Current RN licence in the state of practice
• BSN degree or willingness to obtain within four years
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of RN experience
• One or more years of L&D RN experience

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity to read information and operate monitors
• Auditory ability to communicate with patients and respond to alarms
• Manual dexterity to handle equipment and perform tasks
• Physical stamina to lift, transfer, and ambulate patients

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package covering wellness programs
• Generous compensation: $35.22 - $53.29 per hour