Miramichi Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1750384

Horizon Health Network; City of Miramichi; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse in Miramichi. This role involves providing quality care in obstetrics and pediatrics, requiring current NANB registration and various certifications. Candidates must exhibit leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork. The position offers a salary of $36.05 to $45.67 per hour with a diverse schedule. Apply now to join their dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care to obstetrics and pediatric patients.
• Respond to emergency situations and manage complex patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Current registration with NANB

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

IV Therapy and CVAD certification

Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Overview

Competition #: 142307 External

Posted: September 18, 2025

Closes: October 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 6, 2025

Anticipated End Date: June 1, 2026

Location: 2 East - Obstetrics & Nursery

Nursing ~ Miramichi Regional Hospital ~ Miramichi ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

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

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 36.05 to 45.67 per hour (Subject to employment status)

Job Purpose

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care (planning, implementing, and evaluating) within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families across the Women and Children’s Health Network including but not limited to antepartum care, care of the labor patient, post partum, neonatal and pediatrics in accordance with the vision, mission and values of Horizon Health Network Miramichi Area. Although primarily assigned to obstetrics/peds, may be reassigned to other units in the hospital as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NANB.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support and recertified yearly as a condition of employment.
• Certified in IV Therapy and CVAD in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate will be awarded to the most senior applicant who has at least two years’ experience in Labor and Birth or Pediatrics with willingness to complete education and cross training promptly. If there is no experienced candidate, consideration will be given most senior staff with the following considerations:
• Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or willing to obtain at first opportunity.
• Certified in 20-hour Breast Feeding course or willing to obtain within two months
• Certified in Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour or willing to obtain at first opportunity, with plans to complete Labor and Birth training.
• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or willing to obtain at first opportunity
• Proof of up-to-date Immunization status.
• Escorts patients requiring ambulance transfers to another facility.
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties. Must be capable of working 12-hour shifts, days and nights, holidays, and weekends throughout the year.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated adherence to legislation and MRHA Confidentiality Policy to ensure all patients, business, financial and employee information is accessed on a need-to-know basis.
• Patient Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. Successful candidates must be accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively, and responding to adverse events.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical thinking- Demonstrated good judgement and problem-solving skills. Possesses good analytical skills
• Time management – Demonstrated ability for appropriate time management and ability to function independently
• Participate in quality improvement practices
• Identify training needs of the staff and implement appropriate training activities.
• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• 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

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment

Competencies

• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing work
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Accurate assessment skills
• Patient/client focus
• Planning and prioritizing work
• 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).

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.