Miramichi Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1154560

Job Purpose

Participate in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of total nursing care to meet the individual needs if patients on a Rehab Long-Term Care unit with Horizon Health Network, Zone 7, Miramichi in accordance with the philosophy, values, and mission of Horizon Health Network.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a practicing member of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Possesses good communication skills and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated adherence to legislation and Horizon Health Network Confidentiality policy to ensure all patients, business, financial and employee information is accessed on a need-to-know bases
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) and recertified yearly as a condition of continuing employment
• Patient safety is a critical aspect of quality health care. Successful candidates must be accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively as responding to adverse events
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge and clinical skills for care of Rehab and Long-Term Care patients
• Necessary to provide care and to supervise and instruct patients
• Assume Role of in-charge/link nurse when required
• Work in other patient care areas as requested by the nursing supervisor/manager
• Accompany patients on ambulance transfers when required
• Educate patients on readiness to return home
• Provide teaching and education to family members
• Willing to participate in related allied duties which may be assigned from time to time as they become necessary to the operation of the hospital
• Assist in the development of unit specific objectives, policies, and procedures.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Mentoring
• Attention to detail
• communications
• decision making
• patient/client focus
• planning and prioritizing work
• teamwork and collaboration
  
  

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).

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.