Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1254481

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in the Saint John area is seeking a Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) for the Emergency Department. This permanent full-time role involves working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and may be reassigned to other units as needed.

The successful candidate will be registered with CNNB, hold a current BCLS, and have ED experience or Critical Care training.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB).
• 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 BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC),PALS, Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and Basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and /or written and practical testing.
• Written and spoken competence in English required.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

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

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritizing

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork & collaboration

Professionalism

Job description

Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1254481

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

Competition #: 166458 External

Posted: September 14, 2026

Closes: September 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 2, 2026

Location: Relief Team - Emergency Department (829.712051181)

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 Full Time

FTE: 1

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

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 the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB).
• 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),PALS, 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.
• Written and spoken competence in English required.
• 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).

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.