Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities).

The RN will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. The duties of the RN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant Med/Surg nursing experience - Critical Care and/or Emergency experience preferred

Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) required. Where there are no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to RNs who express an interest and agree to complete a CCNP within two (2) years' of the date of hire

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and warmth

Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care

Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions

Basic computer skills;
Meditech an asset

Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills

Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as fine motor dexterity and adjust to varying workloads

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Shifts are 12-hour days and nights and may also include 8-hour shifts

Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly

$51.74 with 25 years of RN experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success Factors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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