Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-68017 External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Neonatal ICU

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Temporary Part Time

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: RNCA Registered Nurse Class A

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, FTE: 0.5, TEMP: April 17, 2023 au August 1, 2024, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $35.69 to $45.22 per hour (Subject to employment status)

JOB PURPOSE:

To work as part of a team in providing developmentally supportive, family-centered care to critically ill and developing neonates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Current BCLS certification
• NRP certification and 20-hour Breastfeeding Essentials course
• One (1) year of experience in Neonatal Intensive nursing and/or two (2) years of critical care nursing which includes care of pediatric age children
• First consideration given to those who demonstrate significant experience in NNICU and ability to care for level 3 neonates (within previous 5 years)
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, teaching, and team building skills
• Demonstrate assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient situations
• Demonstrated initiative and good judgement
• Ability to perform the duties of the position and support Family Centred Maternal Newborn Care
• Proof of up to date immunization status
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with patients, families, staff, physicians and the general public
• 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works cooperatively with other health care personnel and delegates, consults and refers appropriately
• Directs and supervises non-professional staff
• Interacts with the patient care team to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate changes
• Demonstrates the purpose and benefits of providing developmental care
• Uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the critically ill and developing neonates
• Plans and identifies discharge/community needs for the infant and family while respecting family values, norms and language
• Demonstrates leadership through appropriate time management, teaching, and health promotion to individuals or groups
• Provides support and works with student personnel to ensure a positive learning experience
• Obtains and maintains required training and qualifications
• Participates in programs promoting quality improvement in NNICU
• Demonstrates competent use of equipment used in this nursing care are (ie. Isolettes, infant warmers, breast pumps, infant scales, vital sign monitors, etc.).
• Willingness to cross train within the Maternal Child Health Program to meet operational requirements

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by April 12, 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 # 2023-68017 -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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