Facility: Fishermen's Memorial Hospital 
Location: Lunenburg, N.S.
Position: Registered Nurse  
Program: Emergency/Medical Unit
Type:  Temporary, Part-time (50%)              
Duration: Approximately 8 months               

Internal applicants must submit a current resume with their application to be considered for the position.

Position Scope: Reporting to the Nurse Manager of the Nursing Unit or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all facets of nursing care as defined in the Unit and within the scope of the RN nursing practice. The RN works in a collaborative relationship and coordinator role with other health care colleagues, maintaining professional autonomy as supported by the Standards of Practice defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.  Using a holistic care-giving and care-receiving approach, the RN respects the human dignity and choice of care of the patient/resident and utilized all his/her skills in the provision of the assessed nursing needs of the patient/resident.  The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the established philosophy and objectives, practice standards, guidelines, legislations, policies and procedures, Mission and Vision of the South Shore District Health Authority (SSDHA) as a whole. 

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One to two years' recent acute care nursing experience and nursing assessment skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage or direct patient/resident care.
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crises situations and be accountable for decisions.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as lifting and mobilizing patients; varying workloads and shift work; exposure to drugs and radiation, soiled and contaminated equipment, supplies and instruments and medical conditions of patients/residents; exposure in specified units to pets such as resident cats and pet therapy dogs; dealing with stressful situations relating to agitated, confused, aggressive or hostile behaviour of patients/residents.
• Regular attendance in current and previous employment

As per current N.S.N.U. collective agreement

Position to commence: As soon as a suitable applicant is found.

Submit current resume to: 

Human Resources Department
South Shore District Health Authority
90 Glen Allan Drive
Bridgewater, N.S.  B4V 3S6 
Fax: (902) 543-4719
Email: humanresources@ssdha.nshealth.ca 
Website: www.ssdha.nshealth.ca
       
Closing Date: May 17, 2008
Please refer to competition # FMH 262-07RRRRR-CB

Applications must be received in Human Resources, SSRH site no later than 4:30 p.m. on the due date. All newly hired employees will be required to submit a criminal record check and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment with South Shore Health. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This site has a smoke-free/scent-reduced environment policy.