Fredericton Registered Nurse (Rnca) Pcn 1151217 [Horizon Health Network]

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families in the Emergency Department. Although primarily assigned to the Emergency Department, may be reassigned to other units as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active registration with NANB.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities, and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC), Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Written and spoken competence in English required.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience or equivalent of acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course.
• Current BCLS certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of the position including ambulance transfers
• Administration of IV vasopressors
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care
• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities

COMPETENCIES

• Patient/client focus
• Assessment skills
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Critical thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Decision making
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving
• Professionalism
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

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.

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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.