Saint John Registered Nurse Class A; RNCA PCN Job Saint John area,New Brunswick Canada,Nursing

Position: Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1251151

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a wide range of nursing care to cancer patients and their families, within the scope of educational preparation, in a collaborative environment. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the RN plans, prioritizes and implements patient care; documents patient care, takes lead in complex nursing situations, IV and chemotherapy administration, administers medication, mentors’ junior staff and LPNAs, exercises judgement and accepting responsibility appropriate to job description and is accountable for own actions.

Treats patients with respect and dignity in adherence to the mission and values of Horizon Health.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an approved school for Registered Nurses

Current registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NBNU), and maintains annual registrations by November 15th as per Horizon Health Policy

Current in CPR, to be recertified annually

Minimum of one year Oncology experience

Relevant work experience as a Registered Nurse within the past five years

Oncology Certification CNA an asset

Highly motivated to pursue standards of excellence in Oncology Nursing (on-going education, CAN certification in Oncology)

Certified in venipuncture and initiation of intravenous therapy

Must be trained in accessing various access devices (port-a-cath, PAS port, Hickman, PICC Lines)

Successful completion of or willingness to complete the Chemotherapy Administration Certification Course

Some units will require advance competency training and/or experience

Demonstrated understanding and application of the nursing process (Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation, and documentation)

Willingness to participate in continuing education programs as provided

Demonstrates initiative, good judgement and the ability to set priorities, including strong critical thinking skills

Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, as required with patients, family, and all members of the health care team

Adherence to Horizon Policy and Procedures, including but limited to the Horizon Confidentiality Policy to ensure all patients, business, financial, and employee information is accessed on an as needed to know basis

Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays

Ability to attend work on a regular basis

Ability to perform duties to the full scope of the position of RNCA

Good work Record

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary team and in a collaborative practice structure

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently

Ability to function within the RNCA scope of practice

Maintain a high regard for confidentiality and patient advocacy

Maintain and participate in education/ orientation and recertification as required, including but limited to completing advanced competency training

Maintains annually, CPR, and other online learning requirements (i.e., WHMIS, Emergency Codes, Hand Washing, MRSA, Standard and Transmission Based Precautions)

Possess/Obtain Chemotherapy Certification within 1 year of employment to the Oncology Units and to maintain competencies afterwards, including providing log of treatments where required

Possess or Maintain competency in Oncology Nursing Care of patients

Escorts patient in ambulance transfer as required

Assists in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of nursing care plan

Maintains knowledge of treatments, medications, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service

Continually monitors, observes, and evaluates patients’ conditions

Assists in educating, communicating with patients and families in supportive nature and being a liaison to the physician or interdisciplinary team as required

Responds to rapidly changing priorities and emergency situations as they arise, contacting the charge nurse, nurse manager or physician regarding significant changes to patient’s condition

Complete BPMH and Discharge Medication Reconciliation as required

Participates actively in report

Ability to be reassigned within the department/program as operationally required

Assumes role of in-charge nurse as required

Assumes responsibility for…