Saint John Registered Nurse Class A; RNCA PCN

Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1254505

Location:

Saint John area (Horizon), Relief Team – Women and Children Obstetrics. Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA). Job Classification Type: NBNU. Job Type: Permanent Part Time. FTE: 0.65.

Schedule:

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, Other, Subject to change due to operational requirements. Language Requirement:
English Essential. Salary: 44.98 to 54.70 per hour (Graduate RNCA – $43.18; Registered Nurse – as per the salary range indicated).

Job Purpose

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and their families, (including high risk obstetrics) during the Labour and Birth experience and 3AN OBS/Gyne unit in the Women and Children’s Health Program. The incumbent will be required to scrub and circulate during surgeries and recover patients in the postoperative period.

Although primarily assigned to Labour & Birth and 3AN, the incumbent will work within the Women and Children’s Health Program as necessary, rotating regularly between L&B and 3AN.

Qualifications

Current registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)

Ability to perform duties of the position and support Family Centered Maternal Newborn care

Successful completion of the Fetal Health Surveillance course given during orientation

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course and recertified yearly as a condition of continuing employment

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification required within 6 months of hire

Breastfeeding module within 1 st year of hire

L&B operating room course within 3 months of hire

Additional course completions as determined by the Women & Children’s Health program

Possesses the medical/surgical nursing knowledge and clinical skills/expertise necessary to provide care for this population and off service patients

Ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient situations

Demonstrate and understand the Nursing Process

Ability to attend work on a regular basis

Proof of up-to-date immunization status

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of Family Centered Maternal and Newborn (and Gynecology) principles

Assesses the health care needs of patients including patients assigned to other health care personnel

Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool

Identifies needs affecting discharge planning and potential services required at home

Formulates objectives specific to the patient needs

Provides health teaching, counselling, health promotion to individuals or groups

Provides nursing care required to achieve the patient’s desired outcomes

Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning

Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship

Provides support and works with student personnel to ensure a positive learning experience (UNB, LPN, Refresher RN students)

Works co‑operatively with allied health personnel and delegates, consults and refers appropriately

Directs and supervises non‑professional staff

Interacts with the patient care team to identify, plan, implement and evaluate changes

Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development

Obtains and maintains required training and qualifications

Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on nursing unit

Demonstrates competent use of equipment used in this nursing care area (e.g. Breast Pumps, Electronic Fetal Monitor, Infant scales, Vital Sign Monitors, Bilimeters, etc)

Communication, interpersonal, teaching, and team building skills

Assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient situations

Initiative and good judgement

High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients

Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with patients, families, staff, physicians and the general public

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).

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.

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