Job Description

Competition #:

144687 External

Posted:

October 27, 2025

Closes:

November 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date:

November 21, 2025

Location:

3CN Surgery

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:

Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type:

NBNU

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

FTE:

1

Schedule:

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:

English Essential

Salary:

42.77 to 52.01 per hour (Graduate RNCA - $41.06; Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated)

JOB PURPOSE

Provision of Nursing Care to meet the individual patient's needs by utilizing the nursing process

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick Demonstrates and understands the Nursing Process PCA's and Epidurals CPR certification Ability to work within a collaborative practice with other nursing personnel High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients Demonstrates initiative and good judgement Ability to attend work on a regular basis Ability to perform duties of the position Good work record

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses the health care needs of patients, including patients assigned to non-professional staff Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool Identifies needs affecting discharge planning and potential services required at home Formulates objectives specific to the patient needs Provides health teaching, counselling, health promotion to individuals or groups. Provides nursing care required to achieve the patient's desired outcomes Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship Supports new employees during orientation Directs and supervises non-professional staff Interacts with the nursing department in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating changes. Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on nursing unit

COMPETENCIES

Effective Communication Collaboration Critical/creative/analytical thinking

If a candidate's 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's 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.


Horizon's 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's 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.