Fredericton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 9153305

Job Purpose

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality post-operative assessment and care for patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the scope of professional nursing practice and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of the Surgical Program.

Essential Qualifications

• Must have current College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) registration, or eligible for such registration.
• Applicants must also have at least two (2) years of recent PACU or Adult Critical Care experience.
• Current certification in the following: BCMI, CVAD, Electrical Therapy Modules 1, 2 and 3 and Arterial Lines
• Must become certified in extubating within 2 months of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in advanced airway management.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, as assigned, including weekends and holidays throughout the year.
• Must be available within thirty (30) minutes when on-call.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Good assessment, organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities, and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, teaching and team building skills.
• Demonstrated professional initiative and good judgment in the application of nursing care including critical thinking skills.
• High regard for confidentiality.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details.
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Information gathering
• Critical thinking
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Problem solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  
  

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).

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

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.