Saint John Registered Nurse Class A; RNCA PCN

Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 9253414

Location:

Saint John area (Horizon), Saint John, New Brunswick - Casual

Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Casual

Schedule:

Day, Evening, Weekend, subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary: 45.49 to 55.32 per hour (Subject to employment status) Graduate RNCA - $43.67 ;
Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families in Urgent Care. Although primarily assigned to Urgent Care, may be reassigned to other units as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience (If no applicants meet this requirement, equivalent of general acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course may be considered).
• CTAS-Canadian Triage Acuity Scale Certification (if no applicants meet this requirement, other qualified applicants may be considered if willing to be trained in CTAS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC), PALS, Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing are an asset.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities, and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must work well independently and as part of a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities.
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care.
• Completes Triage assessments using CTAS guidelines.
• Completes annual certifications as required.
• Performs the duties of the position.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• 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).