Job Description

Location:5BS Cardiovascular Education
New Brunswick Heart Centre ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)Schedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Registered Nurse Class B (RNCB)Job Classification Type:NBNUJOB PURPOSETo provide advanced clinical nursing expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients under the service of Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, Access and Electrophysiology (EP) at the New Brunswick Heart Centre.This role oversees patients in both the inpatient and outpatient (clinics) settings along with responsibilities for aspects of interventional Cardiology patient triage and coordination of patient flow through the various NBHC services. The role also includes the provision of educational and emotional support to patients and families on the service. In addition, the Nurse Associate acts as a resource for nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals from internal and external environments.QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in nursing.
• Current RN registration in the Province of New Brunswick or registration eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years current experience in cardiac care. Previous experience in an advance role, or ICU environment, is a definite asset to this position.
• Demonstrates competency as a practitioner with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail which is an essential element in this competency.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates advanced skills in physical assessment and interpretation of clinical data.
• Current certification in BCLS, ACLS and Defibrillation.
• Proven leadership qualities as demonstrated by initiative, good judgment and the ability to instill confidence in peers.
• The Nurse Associate must be able to synthesize objective and subjective clinical data and document/communicate in a sequential and logical manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills in both English and French. (Bilingual) Provincial testing is mandatory.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Willing to take any additional training.
• Excellent previous work and attendance record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet the needs of the service. The regular hours of work are subject to change to include weekend and evening coverage as required in order to meet the workload demands of the program.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Based on established protocols, participates in the access management and sequential transition of the patients through the NBHC system back to referring sites or community.
• Conducts and documents a comprehensive history and an advanced cardiovascular-focused physical assessment. Maintains up to date progress notes on each of these patients.
• Reviews clinical findings with the attending physician and initiates appropriate intervention(s), initiating orders, preparing patient, family and nursing staff
• In conjunction with the physician, determines the need for non-invasive and invasive cardiac interventions.
• Provides patient and family education and follow-up instruction in both official languages (English and French).
• Coordinate the care of patients with appropriate clinicians, care teams, home health care agencies and hospice providers to achieve desired outcomes using evidence-based information to support directives.
• Based on established CCS guidelines, is responsible for triaging and assessment of urgency ratings for interventional cardiology referrals as well as the coordination of patient flow through the various NBHC areas.
• Reviews in-patients daily and in collaboration with the health care team and physician, provides daily case management
• Communicate with referring physicians and other health care personnel, agencies and institutions in both official languages (English & French) to facilitate timely access to the Interventional cardiology care and diagnostic service and discharge or repatriation to referring facility or physician, as required.
• Identifies individuals that are at greater risk of experiencing complications from an invasive cardiac intervention procedure and reviews concerns with attending physician.
• Following established protocols, Initiates pre and post procedure orders (as required).
• Obtains and documents patient home medications using Medication Reconciliation approach.
• Following discussion with attending physician electronically enters medications as appropriate (with adjustments) as well as standard medications for pre and post
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide effective and efficient tertiary cardiology service.
• Collaborates and communicates with the other NB Heart center services to ensure seamless movement of patients on their continuum of care Identifies clinical knowledge needs of internal nurse associate team, and within individual healthcare providers, specific groups or populations and recommends teaching initiatives specific to target audience.
• Participates in service patient rounds as indicated
• Participate in general teaching sessions of the multidisciplinary team whenever
• Participate in research projects and program data collection as needed.
• Participates in the identification, development and delivery of patient/family teaching material and assists in standardizing protocols (standing orders) in the electronics clinical information system.
• Participates in change projects for improvement of the Interventional cardiology service and the Interventional Associate role when appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

• Is effective in approaching problems using a logical and systematic approach
• Collaborating with others and works well in a team environment
• Develops and maintains respectful relationships with others
• Seeks to meet quality standards for work performed
• Works carefully, methodically, individually and as a team member
• Takes responsibility for communicating effectively
• Is confident in applying information and knowledge for decision making
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change
• Demonstrates critical and creative thinking
• Takes responsibility for contributing to a pleasant workplace environment
• Treats other and patients with respect
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to new or emergent environments
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
• Applies analytical thinking to gather relevant information
• Relies on evidence and best practice
• Values collaboration in the workplace
• Seeks out opportunities to involve and teach others
• Is effective in mentoring and supporting colleagues

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).Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99sInterested? 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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