Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153969

Horizon Health Network; River Valley; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick seeks an ER Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) for the Upper River Valley area. The position involves emergency department care with ICU cross-training and coverage. Rotate through day, evening, night shifts and weekends, with a 0.5 FTE and temporary status.

The incumbent will triage, stabilize, and treat patients, while contributing to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within a high-acuity environment. English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the Nurse’s Association of New Brunswick.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years Acute Care Nursing experience; ICU and/or ER nursing strongly preferred.
• Critical Care or Emergency Nursing Certification considered an asset.
• Current BLS, ACLS and BCMI required; TNCC, PALS, ENPC, and/or NRP considered and asset. Willingness to obtain necessary certification within 1 year of hire.
• NB Critical Care Course or equivalent. Willingness to take same.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure with strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competence in emergency nursing skills.
• Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including triage, stabilization, and treatment.
• Assist with resuscitations, trauma care, and urgent procedures.
• Support seamless transfer of patients from ER to other units as necessary.
• Familiarity with pediatric and obstetrical emergencies.
• Stabilization and initial management of acute/critical presentations (trauma, MI, stroke, sepsis, overdose and psychiatric emergencies).
• Deliver specialized nursing care to the critically ill patients, including assessment, monitoring, intervention, and evaluation.
• Manage advanced therapies and equipment (ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions et cetera).
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiating emergency interventions when necessary.
• Provide education updates, and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Critical care

Emergency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN registration NB

Job description

Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1153969

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

Competition #: 165093 External

Posted: August 17, 2026

Closes: August 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 9, 2026

Anticipated End Date: December 31, 2026

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

FTE: 0.5

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 ((Subject to employment status) Graduate RNCA - $43.67; Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated)

JOB PURPOSE

The ER Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient centered care in the Emergency Department (ER) as the primary area of responsibility. The role also includes orientation and cross-training in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with the expectation of providing clinical coverage in the ICU as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration in good standing with the Nurse’s Association of New Brunswick.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years Acute Care Nursing experience; ICU and/or ER nursing strongly preferred.
• Critical Care or Emergency Nursing Certification considered an asset.
• Current BLS, ACLS and BCMI required; TNCC, PALS, ENPC, and/or NRP considered and asset. Willingness to obtain necessary certification within 1 year of hire.
• NB Critical Care Course or equivalent. Willingness to take same.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure with strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Working Conditions

• Rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and repositioning of patients; use of specialized equipment.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, biohazards, hazardous medications, and emotionally stressful situations.
• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring rapid decision-making and multi-tasking.

Reporting Structure

Will report directly to the ED nurse manager with accountability to Professional Practice and Clinical Educators/Resource Nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ER (Primary Care)

• Maintain competence in emergency nursing skills.
• Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including triage, stabilization, and treatment.
• Assist with resuscitations, trauma care, and urgent procedures.
• Support seamless transfer of patients from ER to other units as necessary.
• Familiarity with pediatric and obstetrical emergencies.
• Stabilization and initial management of acute/critical presentations (trauma, MI, stroke, sepsis, overdose and psychiatric emergencies).

ICU (Secondary Area)

• Deliver specialized nursing care to the critically ill patients, including assessment, monitoring, intervention, and evaluation.
• Manage advanced therapies and equipment (ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions et cetera)
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiating emergency interventions when necessary.
• Provide education updates, and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Hospital-Wide Duties

• Respond to ACT calls to provide critical care expertise at the bedside outside of ICU.
• Assist with intra- and inter-facility transfers, ensuring safe stabilization, documentation and communication.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to patient safety, infection control, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in professional development, staff and personal education, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Competencies Identified by Horizon Health Network:

• Advanced assessment skills (neuro, cardio, respirator, renal and multi-system).
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive monitoring (arterial lines, central lines et cetera).
• Ventilator management and advanced airway support.
• Medication administration and titration.
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.
• Proficiency with ACLS and resuscitation protocols.
• Post-operative critical care management.
• Pain and sedation management.
• End-of-life care, palliative measures, and family support in critical situations.
• Strong clinical decision making and critical thinking under pressure.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ethical decision-making and advocacy for patients and families.
• Cultural competence and trauma-informed care.
• Teamwork and conflict resolution in high stress environments.
• Coordination and leadership during codes, ACT calls and rapid responses.
• Adaptability to different environments.

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.