Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1253486

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Saint John is seeking a Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) for the Saint John Regional Hospital. This permanent part-time role offers a 0.85 FTE with day, evening, night, weekend rotations and a salary indicated for the hourly rate.

You must be registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick, CPR certified, and capable of providing independent nursing care within a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Demonstrates and understands the Nursing Process.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work within a collaborative practice with other nursing personnel.
• Upholds confidentiality and advocates for patients.
• Shows initiative and good judgement; reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health care needs of patients and those assigned to non-professional staff.
• Identifies patient needs and problems using an assessment tool.
• Plans discharge needs and home services.
• Provides health teaching and counselling.
• Delivers nursing care to achieve patient outcomes.
• Evaluates outcomes and plans next steps.
• Communicates effectively to support a helping relationship.
• Directs and supervises non-professional staff.
• Collaborates with nursing to plan and evaluate changes.
• Pursues professional development and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing Process Understanding

CPR Certification

Collaborative Practice

Confidentiality & Advocacy

Reliability & Attendance

Professional Judgment

Education

Licensed Nurse NB (RN)

Job description

Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1253486

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Registered Nurse - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 167489 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

Closes: November 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: 3CN Surgery

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.85

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, 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

Provision of Nursing Care to meet the individual patient's needs by utilizing the nursing process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently registered with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Demonstrates and understands the Nursing Process
• PCA's and Epidurals
• CPR certification
• Ability to work within a collaborative practice with other nursing personnel
• High regard for confidentiality and advocacy for patients
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgement
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Ability to perform duties of the position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the health care needs of patients, including patients assigned to non-professional staff
• Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool
• Identifies needs affecting discharge planning and potential services required at home
• Formulates objectives specific to the patient needs
• Provides health teaching, counselling, health promotion to individuals or groups.
• Provides nursing care required to achieve the patient's desired outcomes
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning
• Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship
• Directs and supervises non-professional staff
• Interacts with the nursing department in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating changes.
• Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development
• Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on nursing unit

COMPETENCIES

• Effective Communication
• Critical/creative/analytical thinking

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).

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.