Job Description

Location:
Nurse Retention
Nursing Administration ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Non Bargaining
Job Classification Type:
Management and Non-Bargaining
This is the life-changing opportunity youve been looking for.
Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Regional IEN Coordinator to join our team!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strategic, innovative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Regional IEN Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience with Teamwork and Collaboration.
Why you should work here
Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.
This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.
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.
Who you are
You have:

• Active registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Baccalaureate degree in in Nursing
• Graduate degree in Nursing, Education or Healthcare Leadership/Administration
• Recent experience with teaching, mentoring, and coaching nursing staff or nursing students
• Previous experience as a preceptor is considered an asset
• Recent experience in working with the clinical integration of IENs into Canadian Healthcare
• Previous experience with settlement services, immigration, or educational credential assessment (ECA) is considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed presentation skills and demonstrated experience in providing education sessions to adult learners
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate data using outcome measurement and develop action plans.

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.
**A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application**
What you will do
In collaboration with the Nurse Mentor Coordinators, the Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Coordinator assumes responsibility for supporting and facilitating the successful integration and retention of IENs into Horizon Health Network. The IEN Coordinator fosters a professional relationship with new IENs to facilitate their integration into the workplace and acts a nursing clinical subject matter expert to guide IENs in transitioning successfully as Registered Nurses in Horizon.

• Conducts needs analysis to determine orientation and mentorship needs and processes for IENs.
• Identifies areas for improvement by monitoring and evaluating trends and develops and / or facilitates development of processes, policy and / or standards.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Acts as a liaison between IENs and key internal and external stakeholders during the integration process.
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertakes collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for successful IEN integration into Horizon Nursing teams.
• Orientates new IENs to the Canadian healthcare system and Horizon Health, including the provision of Nursing care.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in clinical services, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labours (PETL) IEN Navigator, and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick to support individual IEN needs.
• Support the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and judgement to perform activities competently and proficiently.
• Provide guidance, training, support, and/or assistance to develop a strong career plan in Nursing.
• Collaborates with and supports managers during the learning, orientation and integration process.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to increase commitment to a corporate strategy of diversity and inclusion.

• Participates in relevant committees.
• Assist novice and experienced individuals in professional development while facilitating integration within the workplace, employee engagement, job satisfaction, networking, and succession planning.
• Foster collegial relationships and integration within the organization and larger professional community

Interested? Apply Today!
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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.