The Registered Nurse will perform surgical preparation and circulating roles for obstetrical procedures while providing comprehensive care to patients and newborns. They are responsible for fetal health surveillance, emergency crisis intervention, and coordinating the patient experience within the maternal services unit.
In collaboration with the patient, the primary care physician/midwife and other health care providers, perform surgical preparation/scrub/circulating/post anesthesia roles for obstetrical procedures. Prepare the patient for the surgical procedure, start an intravenous and administer medication according to physician’s orders, complete the nursing admission form and transport the woman to the OR area prior to surgery.
Coordinate the in-hospital experience in collaboration with the patient, family and the physician/midwifery team.
Create a therapeutic perinatal environment by providing patient/family teaching and counselling, with a focus on the surgical experience and early post-operative period as well as newborn care, parenting, health promotion, and perinatal loss when appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process and the CRNS Standards of Nursing Practice and ORNAC standards to provide nursing care.
Provides emergency care for the surgical patient/fetus/newborn in crisis, while obtaining immediate assistance from the physician or nursing colleagues.
Provides obstetrical care to the patient and fetal health surveillance throughout labor and delivery
Evaluate outcome of care on continuing basis by ongoing assessments. Provide and then modify the care plan accordingly. Act as a patient advocate.
Provide guidance and/or direction by precepting new orientees or students and providing care to patients and their families.
Qualifications
Experience
• Two years in Labor and Delivery
Education
Graduated from an approved Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN.
AORN Certification.
Fetal Health Assessment Certification.
Current CPR /Newborn Resuscitation Certification.
Breastfeeding update, minimum 6 hours in the last 2 years.
Perinatal loss education, minimum 4 hours
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Able to apply and evaluate maternal/fetal/newborn nursing theory and expertise.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Able to cope with multiple tasks for a variety of patients.
Able to triage patients, and to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to deal with and promote change.
Ability to operate related equipment in the maternal services unit and the maternal operating room.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Please note
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with current RN registration and at least two years of experience in Labor and Delivery. Required certifications include AORN, Fetal Health Assessment, CPR, Newborn Resuscitation, and specific training in breastfeeding and perinatal loss.
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Market context
Saskatchewan RN general duty roles remain competitive
In Saskatchewan, general duty RN roles typically draw steady demand across hospitals and community settings, especially for nurses who can work in fast-paced clinical environments. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan plus multiple certifications, including ACLS, NRP, CTAS, TNCC, and perioperative training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare what is needed before applying, then confirm your credentials are current and aligned with the posting.
