Registered Nurse (9 Positions)
(Based at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow)

3 positions – Resource Pool – Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Competition# PCHA-F09/04-020

1 position – Resource Pool – Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Competition # PCHA-F09/07-069

2 positions – Emergency Dept. – Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Competition # PCHA-F09/07-070

1 position – Telemetry Unit – Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Competition # PCHA-F09/07-071

1 position – Emergency Dept. – Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Approx. 1 year - Competition # PCHA-F09/07-072

1 position – Intensive Care Unit – Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE) – Approx. 1 year – Competition # PCHA-F09/07-073

(Nova Scotia Nurses Bargaining Unit Position)

The Pictou County Health Authority has 800 employees and 65 medical staff who provide a diverse range of health care services to 48,000 residents in northeastern Nova Scotia. Pictou County offers a strong and committed business community, a rich cultural background, abundant choices for recreation, and some of Nova Scotia's most beautiful beaches.

A rich and fulfilling career and lifestyle are waiting…just down the road from the beach!
 
Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable primarily as provider, coordinator, leader and advocate of quality patient-centered care. The RN utilizes assessment, problem identification, learning potential, coaching, teaching and education skills to assist patients to manage actual and/or potential health problems arising from responses to their health-illness experience.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration (or eligibility) with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is required.
• 2–3 years Current extensive experience in nursing preferred.
• CCNP certification is required or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with multiple demands in a dynamic work setting required.
• Demonstrated  competence in interpersonal interactions required
• Ability to function both as a team member and independently required.
• Previous work attendance may be considered.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Core Competencies:

• Competence in multitask organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the application of current concepts to client care and coordination of unit activities.
• Evidence of consistent personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning and continuing education.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to and cope with change.
• Supports and delivers quality patent safety standards within the health authority.
• Responsible for contributing to the achievement of the health authority's accreditation standards.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. For additional information please visit our website: www.pcha.nshealth.ca .  To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward your resume and cover letter quoting competition number to:

Human Resources
Human Resources Services
Pictou County Health Authority
835 East River Road
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia    B2H 3S6
Fax:  (902) 928-0196
Email:  human.resources@pcha.nshealth.ca

Note: Offer of employment is contingent on the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.