Job Description

JOB PURPOSEParticipate in the planning and giving of total nursing care to meet the individual needs of patients in the Concentrated Care Unit 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 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.

Concentrated Care Unit

• 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.
• Physical Assessment Course or obtain same within two (2) years.
• The following self-learning programs must be completed within six months:
• Epidural Analgesia
• Tranvenous Pacemaker
• Defibrillation
• Central Lines
• PICC/Port Certification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPatient care:

• Acts as a leader, professional role model/mentor and resource for staff and the community.
• Develops and maintains good public relations.
• Assists staff with problem solving to obtain optimal outcomes. Evaluates outcomes and analyzes deviations with assistance of Nurse Manager.
• Identifies areas requiring improvement and provides recommendations for improving efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Address staff and patient safety issues daily and escalates them to NM as necessary.
• Assists with patient care as required.
• Communicates and provides overview of patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition, unit\xe2\x80\x99s activities and any specific problems on a daily basis as requested. Meets with NM daily and as required.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice in Intensive Care Nursing.
• Participates in Programs, Quality Improvement Program and other committees as required. Attends meetings as required by NM and shares information with staff.
• Assists in the development of clinical policies and procedures as well as departmental safety and disaster planning.
• Clinical supervision of nurses and other health care workers to ensure standards of practice are maintained.

Education:

• Attends workshops and in-services as applicable and relays information to other staff members.
• Maintains own certification of clinical skills required on the unit.
• Maintains an awareness of recent trends and issues related to the nursing profession and intensive care nursing.
• Strengthens professional self-development through relevant continuing education.

Human Resources:

• Demonstrates strong Leadership and decision-making skills. Motivates others.
• Consistently exhibits excellence and positive communication skills. Good listener who considers all points of view, objective and fair.
• Delegates appropriately and prioritizes care.
• Develops daily patient care assessments based on patient needs, continuity of care and staff development.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Provides support and guidance to staff with decision making.
• Collaborates with NM regarding the need for staff education for counselling and in conflict resolution matters.
• Acts as a role model to promote a professional practice environment and high quality of care.
• Demonstrated adherence to all private legislation and Health Authority policies to ensure all confidential patient and employee information is accessed on a need-to-know basis only (for required job duties) and is disclosed only to those authorized to receive it.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to rapidly changing situations in a calm and productive manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a variety of health care providers including nurses, physicians, managers, and staff froth other disciplines.

Financial:

• Works collaboratively with NM to ensure appropriate utilization within the unit.
• Co-ordinates the maintenance and repair of equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Assessment Skills.
• Patient/client focus.
• Planning and prioritizing work.
• Decision making.
• Critical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism.

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99sInterested? Apply Today?Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe 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.Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon 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.

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