Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A; RNCA) PCN

Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1152670

Location:

Upper River Valley area (Horizon), _Registered Nurse
- Upper River Valley Area, New Brunswick
- Temporary Full Time

Competition #: 163392a External

Posted:
August 17, 2026

Closes:
August 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 4, 2026

Anticipated End Date:
April 30, 2027

Location:

Child and Adolescent Services

Woodstock Addiction and Mental Health Services ~ Upper River Valley ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule:

Day, 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

To participate in the planning and delivery of total nursing care to meet individual patient needs in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the nursing service and Addiction/Mental Health Program. Performs other duties as assigned. May be reassigned or required to float throughout the program as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB)
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• Minimum of 1950 hours of recent and direct A/MH experience within the last 2 years
• Post Secondary Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or CNA certification would be an asset
• Current BLS and willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Concurrent Disorder Modules, Addictions 101
• Willingness to maintain re-certifications as required
• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and independently
• Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment modalities
• Awareness of relevant legislation and processes, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Family Services Act and NB Addiction withdrawal protocols
• Ability to develop care plans and initiate recovery planning
• Previous exemplary work and attendance record
• Excellent communication and Organizational skills
• Mandatory to participate in Reflective Clinical Supervision, Code White, Motivational Interviewing, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and any other mandatory training.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and is willing to participate in ongoing education to upgrade knowledge and skills, as is deemed necessary by candidates own current professional practice and/or Horizon Health Network
• Willingness to adhere to departmental/corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to perform the duties of the position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Through the use of standardized tools, utilizes the nursing process as a framework to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care
• Provides case management and counselling services
• Maintains documentation within NANB standards of practice
• Embraces a culture of client/family centered collaborative care
• Aids in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of individual nursing care plans, ensuring modifications as needed
• Engages in therapeutic relationships and helps support and guide patients/families in their recovery planning
• Facilitates/participates in educational or therapeutic groups
• Ensures patient/family/community have been provided with information conducive to optimal outcomes
• Acts as a patient advocate, promoting an environment conducive to open communication and professionalism
• Maintains knowledge of treatments, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service
• Acts as a role model, working collaboratively with other team members
• Evaluates and communicates special patient needs and /or staffing needs to assure safe quality care provision

Educational/Human Resources

• Maintains personal certification skills required
• Models professionalism: maintains standards of practice and professional boundaries as determined by the service and NANB
• Acts in a leadership role for other professional and non-professional staff
• Assists with and supports the orientation of new staff
• Assists with educating patient/families/staff/community
• Supports the…