Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1253641

Job summary

Provide quality patient care within the Emergency Department as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing complex patient needs, administering IV vasopressors, and performing ambulance transfers.

Job details

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 the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB). Current BCLS certification. 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. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC),PALS, Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing. 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 teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team building skills. Written and spoken competence in English required. Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Key Responsibilities Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care Administration of IV vasopressors Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care Performs the duties of the position including ambulance transfers Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work COMPETENCIES Communication and Interpersonal Skills Emotional Intelligence Assessment skills Patient/client focus Planning and prioritizing work Decision making Critical thinking Problem solving Teamwork and collaboration Professionalism 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.

What you’ll do

Provide quality patient care within the Emergency Department as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing complex patient needs, administering IV vasopressors, and performing ambulance transfers.

Requirements

Requires active registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick and BCLS certification. Candidates need at least 2 years of Emergency Department or acute care experience, or completion of a Critical Care Course.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Emergency Nursing
• BCLS
• ACLS
• ENPC
• PALS
• TNCC
• ECG Interpretation
• IV Vasopressors
• Critical Care
• Patient Assessment
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare