Summary of Duties

The main functions of the RN in the high risk clinics include, but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Patient Care Manager

• Provides antepartum/postpartum care to patients experiencing a complicated pregnancy

• Conducts patient assessment, intervention, education, patient advocacy & labour and delivery planning

• Provides care in the context of the interprofessional team and strives to give excellent care throughout the patient’s hospital experience

• Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the unit and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care

• Maintains all core certifications as a requirement of employment

• Provides bereavement and subsequent pregnancy counselling as required

• Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the clinic and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.

• Supports the philosophy of family-centred maternity care & the Mission, Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current CNO Registration in good standing required.
• Minimum 5 years related obstetric RN experience in Tertiary care setting required
• Recent, related High Risk Clinics experience, preferred
• Recent experience with assisting with Amniocentesis, CVS, and other obstetrical procedures preferred
• IV and Phlebotomy skills required
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills are essential.
• BCLS Certification required
• Mandatory Certified Diabetic Educator (may be in progress)
• Current FHS certification through UBC mandatory
• Experienced computer skills including IntelliSpace Perinatal, Sunnycare, Acurro required
• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development
• Demonstrated experience in conflict management
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated team player with the proven ability to set priorities of care
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team
• Demonstrated positive approach to change
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of person-centred care approaches and principles