Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64698 External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Miramichi

DEPARTMENT: MIRH Relief Team - ER ICU

FACILITY: Miramichi Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: RNCA Registered Nurse Class A

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Nights, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $35.34 to $44.77 per hour

JOB PURPOSE: Participate in the planning and giving of total nursing care to meet the individual needs of patients in the Emergency and Concentrated Care Units in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nursing Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration as a practicing member of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Demonstrated adherence to legislation and Horizon Health Network Zone 7 Miramichi Confidentiality Policy to ensure all patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on an as need to know basis.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course and recertified yearly as a condition of continuing employment.
• Certified in IV and CVAD Therapy in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, as assigned, including weekends and holidays throughout the year.
• Patient Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. Successful candidates must be accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively and responding to adverse events.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

ER/CCU specific qualifications:

• Current ACLS Certification or willing to acquire certification at the earliest opportunity, not to exceed six months.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a critical care setting or successful completion of the NBCCNP.
• Coronary Care Course with rhythm interpretation or successful completion of challenge exam.
• Current PALS Certification desirable.
• Current certification in TNCC or willing to acquire certification at earliest opportunity, not to exceed 12 months.
• Must complete required certification for medical delegated functions specific to ER/CCU within 6 months
• Current ENCP Certification or willing to obtain within 1 year
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or obtain within 1 year

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by November 13, 2022

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.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64698-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.