Job Description

Location:
Emergency
Nursing ~ Sussex Health Centre ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
JOB PURPOSE
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families in the Emergency Department. Although primarily assigned to the Emergency Department, may be reassigned to other units as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience or equivalent of acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC),PALS, Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities, and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Written and spoken competence in English required.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Administration of IV vasopressors
• Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care
• Performs the duties of the position including ambulance transfers
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work

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

If a candidates primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).
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.