Job Description

Location:
4BN Transitional Care Unit
Nursing ~ 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:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
JOB PURPOSE
Provision of nursing care to meet the individual patients needs by utilizing the Nursing process.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Experience and interest in Transitional/Geriatric Care.
• Demonstrates effective clinical competency and critical thinking.
• CPR certification.
• Able to perform charge nurse responsibilities.
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients.
• Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and decision-making abilities that contribute to positive health outcomes.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Possesses the specialized nursing knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care and to supervise and instruct subordinate staff in the care of geriatric patients.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate patient assignments based on patient conditions and/or staffing changes.
• Leads the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of individual nursing care plans.
• Acts as resource for wound care, infection prevention and control, falls prevention, and Dementia care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills for geriatric patients.
• Acts as a patient advocate, promoting an environment conducive to open communication and professionalism.
• Maintains the standards of clinical care on the unit as per the inpatient nursing standards.
• Clinical practitioner who leads nursing practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including liaison with physicians.
• Management of end-of-life care.
• Geriatric education as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, good judgement and the ability to set priorities.
• Decision making skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Patient/Client focus.

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.