JOB PURPOSE

• To holistically coordinate the care of each patient, incorporating the nursing profession's values of knowledge, theory, and practice.
• To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients and significant others in the delivery of care and collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary team in this approach.
• Attends all cardiac arrests and Advanced Care Teams within the facility once qualifications are met.
• Ambulance transfer duty provided for patients as required once qualifications are met.
  
  

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - actively registered in New Brunswick, or eligible for such registration
• Successful completion of BLS and recertified yearly
• Preferred to have a minimum one (1) year of experience in a critical care area or willingness to complete the Critical Care Course upon hire
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Ability to perform the duties of the position including rapidly responding to cardiac arrests and Advanced Care Teams called within the facility.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis with good work record
• Written and spoken competence in English is required
• Must be able to work rotating shifts as assigned, including weekends, night shifts, and holidays throughout the year
  
  

Be willing to obtain and maintain competency in the nursing care of patient requiring:

• BCMI (Basic Cardiac Monitoring Interpretation)
• BCLS and ACLS certification
• Basic ECG interpretation
• Administration of titrated and IV push cardio-active drugs.
• Hemodynamics and Defibrillation certifications and willingness to participate as a member of the Code Blue Team
• CVAD line - central venous access device
• PN - parental nutrition
• Care of the dying and family care
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or obtain within 1 year
• Other competencies as necessary
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with patients, families, other departments, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and good judgement.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated professional initiative and good judgment in the application of nursing care including strong critical thinking skills.
• High regard for confidentiality
• Demonstrated adherence to legislation and Horizon Health Confidentiality Policy to ensure all patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on an as need to know basis.
• 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.
• Willing to accept change and demonstrate the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Work in other patient care areas as requested by nursing supervisor/manager.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail- Pays close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of work
• Communication-s effective in communicating with others
• Decision Making-Is capable of making decisions independently and in groups
• Flexibility-Can adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Information gathering-Is effective in gathering information from others
• International Relations-Is purposeful in developing and maintaining respectful relationships with others
• Patient Client Focus-Is consistent in demonstrating concern for meeting the needs of others
• Planning and prioritizing work-Is adept at planning and prioritizing daily work
• Problem Solving-Is effective in communicating with others
• Teamwork and Collaboration-Is purposeful in collaborating with others and works well in a team environment
  
  

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.