Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE) , Post Partum - Full Time Temporary (Approx. Until May 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations. Who you are: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills Job closing date: EOD October 13th What we are looking for: As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Childbirth and Children’s Centre, you will be part of a health care team that promotes patient/family centered care and puts the patient at the center of the decision making process. As a Registered Practical Nurse you will be assigned to provide care for mothers and their newborns in Antepartum and Postpartum. What you bring to the role: Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses Minimum one year experience in maternal child required Current neonatal resuscitation (N.R.P.) required Completion of Perinatal/Obstetrics course preferred Current Fetal Health Surveillance certification Current BLS certification A breastfeeding course is required (or a commitment to complete within 3 months of employment) Completion of the Medication Administration certification required RPNAO membership is preferred Excellent physical assessment skills Proficient computer skills Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required …