Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 9251515

JOB PURPOSE

To provide Primary Health Care services, Illness/Injury Prevention, and Chronic Disease Management using a population health approach in collaboration with the health care team.

To provide direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients, involving all phases of the nursing process – assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating – with or without the physician or nurse practitioner on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration in NANB.
• Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Current BCLS certification.
• CNA Certification in Community Health Nursing or willing to complete within 2 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing direct patient care to people throughout the life span, in all stages of health and complexities of illness, from unpredictable situations and chronic illness to health promotion.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating client/community, health education and promotion.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Nursing Responsibilities:

• monitoring care;
• assisting in establishing priorities for scheduling patients;
• counseling/educating patients on health maintenance, health promotion and disease conditions;
• referring to other members of the collaborative team when appropriate;
• some responsibilities for collaborative program development for groups and individuals including needs assessment, program planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Care:

• Provides care to the patient/family/community across the lifespan.
• Uses collaborative approach to problem-solving to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Assists with patient care through ongoing educational initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of current evidence-based standards of nursing care.
• Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.

Communication/Teamwork:

• Promotes positive relationships with patients, families and communities. Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective relationships with outside agencies and the community.
• Works collaboratively and networks with other professionals to ensure services are available to individuals and/or groups.
• Effectively deploys human relation skills including conflict resolution and team building skills.
• Assists with identifying, planning and implementing health promotion programs based on determined need, in collaboration with individuals, groups and other health care professionals.

Education:

• Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice and professional development.
• Attends in-services and continuing education programs for self-development and participates in formal educational programs.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence.
• Maintains annual certifications in skills/programs as required.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and the education/orientation of nursing
• students.
• Shares expertise with peers and others.

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Community Orientation
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Group Facilitation
• Information Gathering
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Training

NOTE: The above are the basic and prime responsibilities; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary.

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.