Fredericton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153775

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Fredericton is seeking a Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) for the Emergency Department to lead bedside teaching and educator roles across the Emergency Medicine Program.

The successful candidate will provide direct clinical teaching, develop education plans for nursing staff, and collaborate with clinical leaders to maintain and improve standards, quality initiatives, and orientation programs. English essential; prior ED leadership and ACLS/BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Certificate in Adult Education is considered an asset.
• Nurse with current registration in the province of New Brunswick.
• Minimum of 5 years current Emergency Department experience with demonstrated clinical leadership ability.
• ACLS and BLS certification, and willingness to obtain instructor certification within first year of employment.
• TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, CTAS certifications preferred, and a willingness to obtain instructor status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to be self-directed.
• Proficient with computer skills, i.e., word, excel and power point.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical teaching at the bedside in real-time.
• Provides in class teaching for adult learners, facilitates education of nursing staff in clinical procedures, new equipment, policies and development of skills necessary for safe patient care.
• Develop individualized nursing education plans and provide mentorship.
• Develops and maintains standards and procedures for nursing staff.
• Acts as a resource and develops the competency of the Emergency Department nursing staff.
• Develop, plan, co-ordinate, schedule and present nursing courses, seminars and workshops to enhance clinical practice.
• Assists with the delivery and ongoing evaluation of Emergency Department orientation/mentorship programs; including EPICC education.
• Promotes and demonstrates effective communication, helps relationships and serves as a mentor to nursing staff
• Participate in organizational committees, work groups and planning teams as required for the Emergency Department.
• Provides feedback for Emergency Department nursing education programs on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a record of all activities (staff competencies, certifications, remediation plans) and provides a monthly written report to the manager.
• Instructs Advanced Nursing Competencies, ACLS, BLS/RQI, PALS and CTAS and annual skills review.
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of clinical standards, policies, procedures and quality initiatives for the Emergency Department.
• Collaborates with facility educators, managers, resource nurses and directors.
• Assigned duties at the discretion of the manager.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical teaching

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication skills

Self-directed

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Adult Education certificate (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fredericton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153775

Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Registered Nurse - Fredericton Area, New Brunswick - Temporary Full Time

Competition #: 167318 External

Posted: October 5, 2026

Closes: October 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 30, 2026

Anticipated End Date: October 8, 2027

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, Other, subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 45.49 to 55.32 per hour ((Subject to employment status) Graduate RNCA - $43.67; Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated)

JOB PURPOSE

This is an advanced practice nursing role in the field of the Emergency Medicine Program. This individual will be required to be a clinical lead utilizing a collaborative nursing model to support the educational needs of the nursing staff within the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, New Brunswick. Additional liaison work may be required to support the Emergency Medicine Program sites including URVH, OPH and UCC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Certificate in Adult Education is considered an asset.
• Nurse with current registration in the province of New Brunswick.
• Minimum of 5 years current Emergency Department experience with demonstrated clinical leadership ability and competence in professional practice.
• Successful completion of the New Brunswick Critical Care Nursing Program or equivalent.
• ACLS and BLS certification, and willingness to obtain instructor certification within first year of employment.
• TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, CTAS certifications preferred, and a willingness to obtain instructor status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to be self-directed.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including maintaining competency in clinical skills by performing regular nursing practice duties at bedside.
• Proficient with computer skills, i.e., word, excel and power point.

** A Resume and cover letter are required as part of the application.**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct clinical teaching at the bedside in real-time.
• Provides in class teaching for adult learners, facilitates education of nursing staff in clinical procedures, new equipment, policies and development of skills necessary for safe patient care.
• Develop individualized nursing education plans and provide mentorship.
• Develops and maintains standards and procedures for nursing staff.
• Acts as a resource and develops the competency of the Emergency Department nursing staff.
• Develop, plan, co-ordinate, schedule and present nursing courses, seminars and workshops to enhance clinical practice.
• Assists with the delivery and ongoing evaluation of Emergency Department orientation/mentorship programs; including EPICC education.
• Promotes and demonstrates effective communication, helps relationships and serves as a mentor to nursing staff
• Participate in organizational committees, work groups and planning teams as required for the Emergency Department.
• Provides feedback for Emergency Department nursing education programs on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a record of all activities (staff competencies, certifications, remediation plans) and provides a monthly written report to the manager.
• Instructs Advanced Nursing Competencies, ACLS, BLS/RQI, PALS and CTAS and annual skills review.
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of clinical standards, policies, procedures and quality initiatives for the Emergency Department.
• Collaborates with facility educators, managers, resource nurses and directors.
• Assigned duties at the discretion of the manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for staff.
• Foster partnerships and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, a self-starter and works effectively as a team member.
• Solve complex situations using sound judgement and appropriate decision making.
• Use evidence-based decision making, best practices and empowers others in these competencies.
• Coaching skills and abilities.
• High regard for confidentiality for patients and staff associated information, ethical conduct, and the ability to effectively deal with conflict.
• Must be able to work independently within defined scope of responsibility.

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).

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.