Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153017

Horizon Health Network; River Valley; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick invites applications for the Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) position in the Emergency Department. You will deliver patient care within the nursing scope as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced ED setting, supporting patients and their families.

The role requires NB RN registration, BCLS, 2+ years ED or equivalent acute care experience, and mandatory certifications (ACLS/TNCC/ENPC/PALS/NVCI), plus CTAS and ECG competence.

Qualifications

• Active registration with Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of ED or acute care experience in past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course.
• Certification in Adult 12-Lead ECG.
• Certification in CTAS.
• Certification in NVCI.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated teaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities of complex patients.
• Prioritizes care of patients based on needs.
• Maintains and updates annual ANC's.
• Maintains certifications pertinent to the ED setting (TNCC, ACLS, BCLS, ENPC, PALS).
• Transfers patients who require higher level of care to another facility.
• Maintains confidentiality per Horizon policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tools

ACLS

TNCC

ENPC

PALS

BCLS

CTAS

NVCI

ECG Interpretation

Job description

Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153017

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

Competition #: 165880 External

Posted: August 31, 2026

Closes: September 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 18, 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, 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 in accordance with the Emergency Department Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience or equivalent of acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the past 5 years OR completion of the Critical Care Course.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the competencies of BCLS, ACLS, Emergency Paediatric Nursing (ENPC), Trauma Nursing (TNCC), ED Advanced Nursing Competencies (ANCs) and Basic 12 Lead ECG interpretation as demonstrated by certification and/or written and practical testing. If not certified willing to acquire certification at earliest opportunity.
• Certification to perform and Adult 12-Lead and 15-Lead Electrocardiogram.
• Certification in Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
• 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 of complex patients.
• Prioritizes care of patients' dependant on needs
• Completes annual ANC's
• Maintains Certifications pertinent to the ED setting - TNCC, ACLS, BCLS, ENPC, PALS
• Transfer of patients who require higher level of care to another acute care facility
• Maintains strict confidentiality as per HHN Confidentiality Agreement

COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Assessment Skills
• Clinically strong decision-making
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professionalism

If a candidate’s primar y 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.