Job Description

Location:4BS Neurosciences
Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)Job Classification Type:NBNUJOB PURPOSEProvision of Nursing Care to meet the individual patient needs by utilizing the nursing process.QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the Nurses\' Association of New Brunswick.
• Demonstrates and understands the nursing process.
• Current Neuroscience nursing experience.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Good attendance record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgement.
• Current CPR certification and WHMIS, and mandatory yearly e-learning.
• Committed to ongoing education and certification.
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with patients, families, staff, physicians and the general public.

COMPETENCIES

• Registered nurses are clinicians who provide safe, competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence-informed care across the lifespan in response to client needs. Registered nurses integrate knowledge, skills, judgment and professional values from nursing and other diverse sources into their practice.
• Registered nurses are professionals who are committed to the health and well-being of clients. Registered nurses uphold the profession\xe2\x80\x99s practice standards and ethics and are accountable to the public and the profession.
• Registered nurses are communicators who use a variety of strategies and relevant technologies to create and maintain professional relationships, share information, and foster therapeutic environments.
• Registered nurses are collaborators who play an integral role in the health care team partnership.
• Registered nurses coordinate point-of-care health service delivery with clients, the health care team, and other sectors to ensure continuous, safe care.
• Registered nurses are leaders who influence and inspire others to achieve optimal health outcomes for all.
• Registered nurses are advocates who support clients to voice their needs to achieve optimal health outcomes. Registered nurses also support clients who cannot advocate for themselves.
• Registered nurses are educators who identify learning needs with clients and apply a broad range of educational strategies towards achieving optimal health outcomes.
• Registered nurses are scholars who demonstrate a lifelong commitment to excellence in practice through critical inquiry, continuous learning, application of evidence to practice, and support of research activities.

If a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s 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 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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