DEPARTMENT: Professional Practice

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 include their resumé with their application.

JOB SUMMARY

The Professional Practice Nurse Advisor is a health care professional who works closely with the Regional Manager of Professional Practice to contribute to excellence in professional practice by promoting and developing best practices in accordance with legislation, standards and policies, all based on evidence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• At least five years of relevant clinical experience within the last eight years
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Proven skills in leadership and acting as a change agent
• Ability to keep calm in sometimes tense situations
• Strong ability to manage time, as well as assigned workload
• Good judgment and ability to resolve problems and conflicts
• Sense of responsibility
• Willingness to take on any other related tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to perform assigned work
• Good work history (performance and attendance)
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• If no candidate meets the position requirements, the 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.
• The employer reserves the right to extend or shorten the duration of temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those candidates selected will be contacted.