Registered Nurse RN-Long Term Care- -Atlantic Side

Tropical Island-Caribbean side, Canada | Posted on 08/18/2026

REGISTERED NURSES-ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL-MED/SURG, PSYCH, ICU, ER, GERIATRICS

• Graduate of an accredited
  
  Bachelor Nursing Program
• Current BCLS certificate
• Current registration
• 2-3 years post-graduate experience and excellent clinical skills

· Membership with the local Nurses Association is encouraged.

• Critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Able to assess, plan implement and evaluate care
• Able to manage a group of patients and organize work and priorities
• Able to display Hospital values and work as an effective team member
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the work
• Displays up to date knowledge of nursing practice
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and dignity
• Displays a positive attitude towards diversity
• Prepared to work flexibly across wards and work areas
• Able to act as a preceptor and support others to develop skills and knowledge
• Displays clinical skillsand competencies for specialty area

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care utilizing the nursing process. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RNis accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation ofthe plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes.

As a member of acollaborative care team works with other disciplines to co-ordinate care toachieve patient/family outcomes.

The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship.

The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the service/unit, coordination of patient care,staffing allocation and/or the use of other resources as required.

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the RN is also responsible for delegation to and supervision ofnon-professional and support staff.

The RNaccepts responsibility for maintaining and continually demonstrating effective general nursing competencies and specialist competencies if working in aspecialty area. This is achieved through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, continuous quality activities,and annual competency assessment, general for area specific. The RN practices according to the Nursing Board’s Code of Ethics, Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses, Specialty standards as applicable, and the Policies and Procedures of the Hospital Board.

The RN is responsible and accountable forhis/her nursing practice and conduct as defined by the Nursing Board and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid.

Assessment Planning Intervention Evaluation Advocacy Professional Development and Accountability Professional Leadership, Education & Research

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times
• Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the hospital’s Customer Service Excellence and Diversity Programs
• Adheres to Organization and Departmental Service Standards.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Standards of Behaviour for Employees.
• Executes proper hand-washing techniques.
• Adheres to organization and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

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