Moncton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1001277

Horizon Health Network; Moncton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in Moncton. This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care, advocating for patients, and engaging in therapeutic relationships to support recovery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient confidentiality and advocacy, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare environment. This temporary full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while adhering to high professional standards. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to contribute to a culture of client-centered care, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with strong advocacy skills and experience in mental health.
• Must have recent nursing experience and commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using standardized tools.
• Provide case management and maintain documentation within standards.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Assessment Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Post Secondary Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Tools

NANB Standards of Practice

Assessment Tools

Job description

Moncton Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1001277

Location: Moncton area (Horizon), Registered Nurse - Moncton Area, New Brunswick - Temporary Full Time

Competition #: 124765 External

Posted: January 16, 2025

Closes: January 29, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: February 7, 2025

Anticipated End Date: November 13, 2025

Location: Adult Long Term Services

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Other, Statutory Holidays, 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

To participate in the planning and delivery of total nursing care to meet individual patient needs in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the nursing service and Addiction/Mental Health Program. Performs other duties as assigned. May be reassigned or required to float throughout the program as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• Minimum of 1950 hours of recent and direct A/MH experience within the last 2 years
• Post Secondary Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or CNA certification would be an asset
• Current BLS and willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Concurrent Disorder Modules, Addictions 101
• Willingness to maintain re-certifications as required
• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team and independently
• Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment modalities
• Awareness of relevant legislation and processes, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Family Services Act and NB Addiction withdrawal protocols
• Ability to develop care plans and initiate recovery planning
• Previous exemplary work and attendance record
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Mandatory to participate in Reflective Clinical Supervision, Code White, Motivational Interviewing, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and any other mandatory training.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and is willing to participate in ongoing education to upgrade knowledge and skills, as is deemed necessary by candidates own current professional practice and/or Horizon Health Network
• Willingness to adhere to departmental/corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to perform the duties of the position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Through the use of standardized tools, utilizes the nursing process as a framework to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care
• Provides case management and counselling services
• Maintains documentation within NANB standards of practice
• Embraces a culture of client/family centered collaborative care
• Aids in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of individual nursing care plans, ensuring modifications as needed
• Engages in therapeutic relationships and helps support and guide patients/families in their recovery planning
• Facilitates/participates in educational or therapeutic groups
• Ensures patient/family/community have been provided with information conducive to optimal outcomes
• Acts as a patient advocate, promoting an environment conducive to open communication and professionalism
• Maintains knowledge of treatments, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service
• Acts as a role model, working collaboratively with other team members
• Evaluates and communicates special patient needs and/or staffing needs to assure safe quality care provision

Educational/Human Resources

• Maintains personal certification skills required
• Models professionalism: maintains standards of practice and professional boundaries as determined by the service and NANB
• Acts in a leadership role for other professional and non-professional staff
• Assists with and supports the orientation of new staff
• Assists with educating patient/families/staff/community
• Supports the preceptorship program
• Promotes and demonstrates an interest in program activities, by attending staff meetings, participating on committees as requested and contributing to the development/evaluation of unit standards of care.
• Reports unsafe practices or professional misconduct which could possibly endanger patient safety
• Maintains an awareness of fiscal responsibility and promotes a culture of cost effectiveness
• Acts as a change agent to enhance quality of care, work environment and sustainability
• Works collaboratively with the Manager regarding optimization measures.

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Communication

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 online applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants 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.