Dept ID: 3A ICU
Location: Centennial Building
Close Date: 2008-09-10
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes. The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing. The RN accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of the Capital District Health Authority.
Qualifications:
*Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current certification of registration in the province of NS
*Completion of an approved Critical Care Course/Critical Care Certificate/CCNP
*BCLS required and ACLS Certification is preferred
*Liver transplant experience an asset
*Registered Nurses will carry arrest pager
*Three to five years nursing experience
*Medical Surgical experience and previous Intensive Care experience required
*Cardiac monitor interpretation and assessment
*Strong communication, interpersonal and assessment skills coupled with sharp problem solving and decision making skills
Hours of Work:
* Permanent Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
* Shift work
Salary: Registered Nurse
$27.6721 - $32.4675 Hourly
RNs with 25 years of service may be eligible for an hourly rate of $33.6039
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
