Registered Nurse
Regular Full Time and Regular Part Time
Positions Available
Resource Pool
(NSNU Bargaining Unit Position)
Competition # PCHA-F09/10-111-CB

Position Summary: 
The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable primarily as provider, coordinator, leader and advocate of quality patient-centered care. The RN applies the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving to foster a therapeutic relationship, thereby, maximizing the patient’s potential for improved health, independence, or a peaceful death. 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. The RN plays a key role in support of an integrated and holistic approach to patient care and relates nursing practice to health maintenance and health promotion.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required.
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years recent (within the last five years) and consistent experience in medical/surgical and/or critical care nursing required.
• Post diploma/degree certification and/or study and experience in critical care preferred.
• Demonstrated involvement with continuing education is an asset.
• Previous work attendance may be considered.

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 Classification: RN2

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

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