Undergraduate Nurse - Obstetrics

The GPRH Obstetrics Department consists of single room maternity care model which has 22 room; 12 Labour, Delivery and Recovery rooms; 10 private room antepartum/postpartum rooms; 5 bed assessment/OB triage area. We have our own OR and Recovery room area imbedded in the unit. We care for patients who are low to high risk during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods including patients requiring C-sections. The 5-bed assessment/ OB triage area is embedded in the unit where we provide outpatient care and assessment of pregnant women from 20 weeks gestation to delivery. When the unit census allows, we also provide care for off-service patients. We value providing high quality, effective, efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered care for all our pregnant, postpartum, newborn and perinatal loss patients. We strive to build an environment that empowers our patients and families through education and support through the life change that is pregnancy and childbirth, while also encouraging our staff to continuously learn and grow. By joining the GPRH Obstetrical team, you will challenge and build your nursing, interpersonal, coaching, teaching, multitasking and assessment skills through care of patients whose condition changes rapidly through the antepartum and postpartum process.

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for the nursing student employed as a UNE to consolidate the knowledge and skill acquired in their approved nursing education program towards competency in the range and complexity of Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practice. The UNE is an unregulated member of the collaborative health care team who provides patient centred care with the supervision of the RN or RPN. The nursing activities performed, and level of supervision required are determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by regulatory colleges, Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the UNE.

Current enrolment in an approved Alberta nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse. Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate. Successful completion of 3rd year of an RN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RN education program; or currently in the final year of an after-degree RN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RN education program; or successful completion of 2nd year of an RPN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RPN education program.

Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues and patients, and work within an interdisciplinary team. Adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Commitment to providing patient and family centered care. Proficient critical thinking skills. Strong commitment to improving care and working towards best-practice. Personal commitment to maintaining continuing competency and professional development. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a variety of demands concurrently. Active participation and contribution to improving the work environment. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet physical requirements (including, but not limited to: sitting, standing for long periods, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling).

Clinical rotation on the obstetrical unit. Stork Connect Care training. Leadership experience.