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Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1256571

  • Saint John, NB, Canada

Part-time

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Job Purpose

Provision of Nursing care to meet the patient's individual needs by utilizing the nursing process.

Qualifications

  • Currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)
  • Current surgical nursing (Ortho, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Gyne) experience
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of MSK and GU anatomy and physiology, postop assessments, postop complications
  • Current IV Therapy and Venipuncture experience
  • Current BLS certification
  • Knowledge of wound care management (NPWT, PI prevention)
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
  • Ability to attend work on a regular basis
  • Ability to perform the physical duties of the position
  • Good work record

Key Responsibilities

  • Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing a variety of assessment tools
  • Identifies needs effecting discharge planning and potential services required at home
  • Provides pre/postop teaching, counselling, and health promotion
  • Provides nursing care required to achieve positive patient outcomes
  • Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning.
  • Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve therapeutic relationship
  • Supports new employees during orientation
  • Directs and supervises non-clinical staff
  • Demonstrates initiative in personal professional development and continuing education
  • Participates in programs and research promoting quality improvement on the nursing unit

COMPETENCIES

  • Effective communication
  • Collaboration
  • Critical/creative/analytical thinking
  • Patient/Client Focus

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

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).

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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.
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Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs, provide individualized nursing care and pre- and postoperative education, and evaluate outcomes to guide ongoing care. Support discharge planning, orient new employees, supervise non-clinical staff, and participate in professional development and quality improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick and have current surgical nursing experience, IV therapy and venipuncture experience, and BLS certification. They should have knowledge of musculoskeletal and genitourinary anatomy, postoperative assessment and complications, and wound care, along with effective communication skills and the ability to meet the role’s physical and attendance requirements.

Skills

  • Surgical Nursing
  • Orthopedic Nursing
  • Urology
  • General Surgery
  • ENT Nursing
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Gynecological Nursing
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy And Physiology
  • Genitourinary Anatomy And Physiology
  • Postoperative Assessment
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Venipuncture
  • Basic Life Support
  • Wound Care Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Discharge Planning

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Registered Nurse
  • Nurses Association Of New Brunswick
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Orthopedics
  • Urology
  • General Surgery
  • ENT
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy And Physiology
  • Genitourinary Anatomy And Physiology
  • Postoperative Assessment
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Venipuncture
  • Basic Life Support
  • Wound Care Management
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Pressure Injury Prevention
  • Nursing Process
  • Patient Assessment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Education
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Staff Orientation
  • Quality Improvement

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