Moncton Registered Nurse Class A (Rnca) Pcn 1002947 [Horizon Health Network]

JOB PURPOSE

The RNCA provides Primary Health Care service, illness/ injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of health providers.The RNCA's responsibilities include provision of care to clients, involving all phases of the nursing process- assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating with or without physician on site.Reports to Regional Manager for Corrections Health.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating client/community, health education and promotion.
• Registered with Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Minimum 1 year experience of recent and direct Addiction and Mental Health experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Demonstrated primary health care nursing skills including analysis of health behaviors related to lifestyle and culture, history, physical assessment, construction of a problem list, and the planning and implementation of health care.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles
• Ability to facilitate and advocate health promotion, community advisory development and primary health care initiatives
• Commitment and ability to establish and maintain a Community Health Centre approach to care
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing direct client care in all stages of health and complexities of illness, from unpredictable situations and chronic illness to health promotion.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in emergency medicine or acute care.
• Good work record.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the professional and organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and client care.
• Effectively deploys human relation skills including conflict resolution and team building skills
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence
• Attends in services and continuing education programs for self-development and participates in formal education programs
• Works collaboratively and networks with other professionals to ensure services are available to individuals and/or groups.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective relationships with outside agencies and the community
• Promotes positive relationships with clients. Works collaboratively with members of a interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with identifying, planning and implementing health promotion programs based on the determined need, in collaboration with individuals, groups and other health care professionals.
• Provide care to clients.
• Use collaborative approach to problem-solving to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to collaborative practice and professional development
• Maintains annual certifications in skills/programs as required.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of current evidence-based standards of nursing care.
• Shares expertise with peers and others.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and the education/orientation of nursing students.
• Assists with client care through ongoing educational initiatives.

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

COMPETENCIES

• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Patient/Client Focus
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Information Gathering
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

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.