Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-66752 External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Miramichi

DEPARTMENT: Emergency

FACILITY: Miramichi Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Temporary Part Time

JOB TITLE: Nurse Resource

CLASSIFICATION: RNCC Registered Nurse Class C

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day; FTE: 0.4, TEMP: April 14, 2023 to January 23, 2028, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $39.05 to $47.50 per hour (Subject to employment status)

JOB PURPOSE:

This is an advanced practice nursing role in the field of Emergency/Critical care. To provide ongoing clinical expertise, mentorship, support and education to Emergency/ICU program nursing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Active Registration with the Nurse Association of New Brunswick (NANB)
• Demonstrates expert competency as a Critical Care Nurse working within the Critical Care an emergency program and a minimum of 5 years recent emergency, trauma and ICU clinical practice.
• Must have current BCLS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS and BCMI certification. Preference given to instructor designation for these courses.
• Must have knowledge and competency with intensive care, emergency, trauma, and mental health skills
• CNA Certification in emergency and critical care an asset.
• Experience in simulation training and debriefing an asset
• LEADS course or ability to complete within 18 months of hire
• Demonstrated and exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• High regard for confidentiality for patients and staff associated information, ethical behaviour, an dthe ability to effectively deal with conflict
• Must be able to work independently within the defined scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate to reach objectives
• Proven computer technology skills: Microsoft applications- Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Allscripts and ability to use virtual meeting forums such as Microsoft TEAMS
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours
• Travel to rural facilities may be required
• 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

Demonstrated proficiency verified by testing in:

• Excel 50%
• Outlook 50%
• PowerPoint 50%
• Word 50%

**A Resume (C.V.) and Cover Letter are required as part of the application**

• Leads clinical work on both the Critical Care and the Emergency Network level. Items include but are not limited to the development of Clinical Order Sets (COS), policies and procedures, and the development of education materials for patients and staff.
• Leads and coordinates organization level clinical initiatives that require education, evaluation and ongoing support. Example: ED Wait Times Project
• Develops communication plans for the dissemination of education across program sites.
• Participates in providing education sessions for the NBCCNP
• Ensures adherence to emergency nursing practice standards and emergency accreditation standards, critical care standards and critical care accreditation standards
• Responsible for educating staff via inservicing, workshops skills days, formal presentations, and one-on-one sessions
• Provides a weekly workplan and reports to Nursing Leadership Team as requested, along with an annual learning/education gap analysis fopr the department including an action orientated workplan
• Collaborates, designs, or provides information on critical care and emergency care to key stakeholders
• Monitors trauma and resuscitation events during the shift to identify learning gaps and need for further training and support
• Assess gaps and needs and develops evidenced-based and policy informed education materials (presentations, guides, policies & procedures) to address and close gaps
• Responsible for nursing orientation program (3 days) for new nurses and clinical level orientation for all areas of the department
• Provides graduate nurses and graduate practical nurses with on-going support by tracking (each graduate and providing following up for opne-on-one and group sessions, nurse mentorship and direct clinical support at the bed side _one-to-one or in groups.)
• Reports any concerns identified to the Nurse Manager supports and evaluates individuals who may require a customized work plan for clinical practice
• Supervises nurses in clinical practice and provides direct feedback on performance and safety, assists with the development of a workplan in conjunction with nurse manager.
• Must be able to be able to provide constructive feedback and be able to coach to achieve desired performance results.
• Works with patients and nurses in the clinical setting to collaborate and shape patient care goals
• Leads Quality Improvement (QI) projects for Critical Care and Emergency Programs
• Works collaboratively with Professional Practice nurse and identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement, designs and plan to address, implements and reports on progress and results.
• Reviews KPIs and investigates associated patient cases to identify where breakdowns in care occured and develops plans to address
• Required to be able to process theoretical information, promote systematic inquiry and translate knowledge to action in the clinical environment
• Represents the Emergency and Critical Care area committees relevant to quality and safe patient care such as, Med Rec committee, Falls Committee, Accreditation, writing groups for clinical standards.
• Participates regularly in all Departmental meetings such as Clinical Council and KT working groups
• Remains current on respective practice changes for NANB, ANBLPN and CNA
• Required to stay current with trends and issues in emergency and trauma care
• Works collaboratively with other ICU and ED program educators for the community hospitals to ensure standardized course content and facilitation of learning plans and professional development
• Must be able to work collaboratively with Interdisciplinary teams and with various learners (physician, nursing, pharmacy) within the program and acts as an expert resource.
• Coordinates and teaches CTAS, ACLS, TNCC, BLS, ENCP, PALS, and BCMI courses
• Knowledgeable in ED Disaster Management Plan and includes this in orientation of new staff

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to inspire commitment, respect, compassion, and fairness
• Self-awareness, honesty, integrity, optimism, confidence and resiliency
• Ability to foster shared vision, accept accountability and integrate evidence into decision making
• Can foster partnerships and work with internal and external partners
• Is self-starter, self-motivated and works effectively as a team member
• Decision making and can solve complex situations using sound judgement
• Coaching skills and abilities

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by April 9, 2023.

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 # 2023-66752 -External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

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