Job Purpose As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care (planning, implementing, and evaluating) within the scope of professional nursing practice to meet the individual needs of patients in the Emergency and Intensive Care Units of Horizon Health Network Zone 7 Miramichi in accordance with the philosophy, values, and mission of Horizon Health Network. Although primarily assigned to provide relief for the Emergency and Intensive Care units, may be reassigned to other units in the hospital as required.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a practicing member of the Nurses' Association of New Brunswick.
• Possesses good communication and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated adherence to legislation and Horizon Health Network Confidentiality Policy
• to ensure all patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on an as
• need to know basis.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course (CPR) and recertified yearly
• as a condition of continuing employment.
• Certified in IV and CVAD therapy in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Certified in ACLS or willing to acquire certification at the earliest opportunity, not to exceed 6 months
• Coronary Care Course with rhythm interpretation (BCMI)
• Certified in PALS, TNCC, ENCP or willing to acquire certification at earliest opportunity, not to exceed 12 months
• Must complete required certification for medical delegated functions specific to ER/ICU within 6 months
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties. Must be capable of working 12-hour shifts, days and
• nights, including weekends and holidays
• Patient Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. Successful candidates must be
• accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating
• effectively and responding to adverse events.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical thinking- Demonstrated good judgement and problem-solving skills. Possesses good analytical skills
• Time management – Demonstrated ability for appropriate time management and ability to function independently
• Participate in quality improvement practices
• Identify training needs and implement appropriate training activities.
• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• 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
• Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Accurate assessment skills
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing work
• Critical thinking
• Decision making/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). 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.