Job Description

Location:
Addiction Services Inpatient
Fredericton Addiction & Mental Health Services ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Statutory Holidays, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
JOB PURPOSE

• To coordinate and deliver holistic care to individuals or groups of patients and their families, by incorporating the standards of Nursing professional practice and the Horizon Health Network philosophy of care
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate measures on a continual basis to meet patient needs and enhance outcomes
• To aid patients/families in development of their care plan and in recovery planning

Collaboration, and provision of leadership and coordination for professional/non-professional team members * To act as a resource and advocate for patient and family centered collaborative care

• To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of education, policies and care standards
• To fulfill duties as determined within the scope of practice for Registered Nurses in NB

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years recent and direct Addiction & Mental Health experience OR Minimum of 1 year of recent and direct (within 5 years) Addiction and Mental Health experience AND a Post Secondary Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or CNA certification
• Actively registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Current BLS, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Addictions 101 and Motivational Interviewing are essential. Willingness to maintain re-certifications as required
• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and independently
• Demonstrated awareness of assessment tools and treatment modalities
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to relevant legislation and processes, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Family Services Act and NB Addiction withdrawal protocols
• Demonstrated competency in development of care plans and recovery planning

Previous exemplary work and attendance record * Excellent communication and Organizational skills

• Willingness to participate in Reflective Clinical Supervision, Coaching Circles and Family Centered Care training.
• Must possess a valid drivers license, with a good driving record and ability to transport clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care

• Through the use of standardized tools, utilizes the nursing process as a framework to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care
• Provides case management and counselling services

Maintains documentation within NANB standards of practice * Embraces a culture of client/family centered collaborative care

• Aids in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of individual nursing care plans, ensuring modifications as needed
• Engages in therapeutic relationships and helps support and guide patients/families in their recovery planning
• Facilitates/participates in educational or therapeutic groups
• Ensures patient/family/community have been provided with information conducive to optimal outcomes
• Acts as a patient advocate, promoting an environment conducive to open communication and professionalism
• Maintains knowledge of treatments, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service
• Acts as a role model, working collaboratively with other team members
• Evaluates and communicates special patient needs and /or staffing needs to assure safe quality care provision

Educational/Human Resources

• Maintains personal certification skills required
• Models professionalism; maintains standards of practice and professional boundaries as determined by the service and NANB
• Acts in a leadership role for other professional and non-professional staff
• Assists with and supports the orientation of new staff
• Assists with educating patient/families/staff/community
• Supports the preceptorship program
• Promotes and demonstrates an interest in program activities, by attending staff meetings, participating on committees as requested and contributing to the development/evaluation of unit standards of care.
• Reports unsafe practices or professional misconduct which could possibly endanger patient safety

Financial

• Maintains an awareness of fiscal responsibility and promotes a culture of cost effectiveness
• Acts as a change agent to enhance quality of care, work environment and sustainability
• Works collaboratively with the Manager regarding optimization measures.

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Communication

If a candidates primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).
Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizons Terms of Employment:
Interested? Apply Today?
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.