DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent acts as a clinical leader, role model and change agent. They are responsible for the specialized training and orientation of nursing staff in their sector. They collaborate in the creation and updating of policies, procedures and protocols as well as in the implementation of best practices, based on reliable data. They act as a resource person for the nursing staff for managing complex clinical cases. They promote and take part in research in their sector.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick;
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate;
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in the specialty of the position in question within the last eight (8) years;
• Leadership and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to act as a change agent;
• Ability to solve problems and decision-makins skills;
• Teaching skills as evidenced by the ability to impart knowledge to others;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.