Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1251493

JOB PURPOSE

To provide expertise in the care of the critically ill adult patient utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team under the direction of the unit manager or delegate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nurse – registered in the Province of New Brunswick
• Recent ICU nursing experience or a Critical Care Course accepted by Horizon Health Network
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergent situations and rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrates and understands the Nursing Process
• Advanced physical assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with patients, families, other departments, and the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development and commitment to continuing education
• Willingness to learn advanced practice skills such as cardiovascular intensive care (CVICU) including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• Demonstrates accountability and good judgement
• Ability to perform the duties of the position including patient transfers, sustained chest compressions, and hospital to hospital transfers when applicable
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient assessments and identifies needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool.
• Formulates objectives specific to the patients’ needs.
• Utilizes effective therapeutic communication skills to achieve a helping relationship.
• Provides nursing care required to achieve the patient’s desired outcomes.
• Provides health teaching and health promotion to patients and their families.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning.
• Identifies needs affecting discharge planning and any potential services required at home.
• Provides leadership and support to new employees during orientation.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and within a multidisciplinary environment
• Interacts with the unit manager/charge nurse in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating changes.
• Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on the nursing unit.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Patient and Client Focused
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Planning and Prioritizing Work

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).

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment

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.