Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-69168a External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Upper River Valley

DEPARTMENT: H.MED

FACILITY: Hotel-Dieu of St. Joseph

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: RNCA

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $35.69 to $45.22 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families within the Primary Care North Program. Assigned to the Medical and Emergency Department. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse currently registered in the Province of New Brunswick
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• IV Therapy/venipuncture certification
• Ability to perform 12 lead ECG monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Defibrillation certification
• ACLS according to recognised standards or achieve certification within one year
• Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing duties and qualifications to be assigned in the Concentrated Care Unit within one year if required.
• Ability to accept responsibility and perform in an \xe2\x80\x9cin charge\xe2\x80\x9d capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with patients, families, public, staff and physicians in order to develop positive working relationships
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and is willing to participate in ongoing education to upgrade knowledge and skills, as is deemed necessary by candidates own current professional practice and/or Horizon Health Network.
• Willingness to adhere to departmental/corporate policies and procedures.
• 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:

• Initiates plan of care using the nursing process.
• Applies scientific/research based principles in administering patient focused care.
• Communicates and consults with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team professionally.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic measures as required, within scope of nursing practice.
• Assists physicians with procedures as appropriate and required.
• Collaborates with patient and family regarding plan of care.
• Utilizes resources within the hospital and community to meet the health care and educational needs of patients and families.
• Assists with the orientation of new personnel.
• Complies with departmental, hospital and corporate policies and procedures.
• Accompanies patients on ambulance transfers as required.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities.
• May be responsible to act as nurse in charge in the absence of the unit manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge and physically able to provide care during transport to tertiary centers.
• Coordinates and participates in health care programs for the community, as appropriate.
• Other occasional duties, as required.

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 14, 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 # 2023-69168a -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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