Dept ID: MVH Primary Nursing Care
Location: Musquodoboit Valley Memorial
Close Date: 2008-10-13
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. The RN is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice and conduct as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid. The Registered Nurse may be required to provide palliative treatment to residents of attached nursing home.
Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible for registration in Nova Scotia
* Strong communication, interpersonal and decision making skills
* Maintains awareness of current concepts in nursing
* Initiates and participates in nursing process and problem solving process
* Previous experience in a rural setting
* Current ACLS
Hours of Work:
* Casual Relief
* Shift work
Salary: Staff Nurse:
$27.8296 - $32.5230 hourly
($33.6613 with 25 years service)
Closing Statement: This is a NSNU Bargaining Unit Position. Preference will be given to bargaining unit applicants for unionized positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates being interviewed will be contacted. Interviews are typically held within three weeks of the closing date. Should you not be available within that time period, please indicate on your application or résumé.
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To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
