Registered Nurse - Maternal Newborn

The Postpartum units at the Grey Nuns Hospital foster the idea of supporting mother/newborn dyad and is recognized by the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada as a designated Baby Friendly Hospital. This role is integral part of the team providing support and education to our patients and families.

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, ...