Fredericton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1154915

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Fredericton invites applications for the position of Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) in the Emergency Department. This permanent full-time role supports interdisciplinary teams and delivers high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include active NANB registration, BCLS, and ED experience or equivalent critical care training. English language proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Active registration with NANB.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience or equivalent acute care nursing experience in the past 5 years or completion of the Critical Care Course.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities.
• Delivers complex patient care in the ED.
• Administers IV vasopressors.
• Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care.
• Performs the duties of the position including ambulance transfers.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work.

Skills

ED Nursing

ED experience

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Job description

Fredericton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1154915

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

Competition #: 167564 External

Posted: October 5, 2026

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

Anticipated Start Date: October 30, 2026

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Permanent 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 (Graduate RNCA - $43.67; Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated)

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families in the Emergency Department. Although primarily assigned to the Emergency Department, may be reassigned to other units as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience or equivalent of acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC), Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities, and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Administration of IV vasopressors
• Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care
• Performs the duties of the position including ambulance transfers
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work

COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism

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.