Registered Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 80%) - Maternal Child Care Unit – Primarily Obstetrics - PCH - 175439

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Registered Nurse

Specialty Inpatient / Outpatient Services

Maternal Child Care Unit – Primarily Obstetrics

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Part-Time (80%) Temporary (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately - April 2027)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

The nurse, as a member of the Health Care Team, assists with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to promote the achievement and maintenance of each patient's optimal level of health and function; develops and maintains a high level of competency to meet the standards of nursing practice; promotes interdisciplinary team work with other professionals; performs related and allied duties, including committee participation, which contributes to the orderly and efficient operation of the department. The Maternal Child Care Unit is a combination of services including labour and delivery, mother-baby care, NICU and pediatrics; as such this position requires flexibility to work in at least three of the four areas. This position requires a great deal of critical thinking skills, decision-making ability and knowledge application specific to pediatric services.

Duties Include;

• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, resilience and ethical decision making; align decisions with the organizational mission, vision, values and evidence; Participate in education programs and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior; Act as a mentor and/or preceptor to students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Provide direct care to patients and ensure the delivery of patient care utilizes evidence informed nursing practice; Educate and verify that the patient has and understands essential information and skills to be active participants in their own care
• Assess and plan patient care in collaboration with the health care team; Uses critical thinking to evaluate patient care in a timely manner; Monitor the effectiveness of patient care in collaboration and consultation with other members of the health team
• Build and support teams by fostering collaboration and cooperation to achieve results; gather information, encourage open exchange of information and use quality evidence to influence action; create a climate of continuous improvement and innovation through ideas, evidence influenced practices and emerging trends
• Provide professional leadership and be accountable for competent, ethical and safe practices; establish and communicate clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes; hold themselves and others accountable for results
• Recognize and respond to situations where other members of the health care team require assistance
• Participate in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of practice and policy that guide delivery of care
• Build partnerships, effectively communicate, nurture trust and model transparency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs)
• Obtain and maintain education in clinical
• Current CPR and NRP are required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing and Midwifery
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Two years of acute care experience or one year in pediatrics, mother-baby care, labour and delivery, or NICU is preferred.
• FHS, PALS, ACORN, Pediatric certification and peri-natal nursing certification would be considered assets.
• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.

Important Notes:

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37per hour (RN2)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 60 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating 11.25-Hour Shifts and Every Second Weekend
Posting ID: 175439-1026PCTI
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.