Registered Nurse – General Medical Unit & Emergency Department

Job title: Registered Nurse – General Medical Unit & Emergency Department

Job description: Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 119234
Location: Eastern Zone, Eastern Memorial Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPEZ General Medical Unit EMH
Type of Employment: Hourly PT long-assignment (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSNU
Posting Closing Date: 21-Feb-22

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the site leadership, the Registered Nurse as part of an interdisciplinary team, is responsible for providing care to a diverse patient population in a rural hospital setting . He/she will have patient experiences across the spectrum of all acute and emergency care. The successful applicant must contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and others.

The Registered Nurse practices within the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, NSCN Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics and will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, demonstrate ongoing commitment to maintaining appropriate clinical competencies required through educational sessions with clinical nurse educator, self- directed study, simulation, etc.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Registered or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• Required or must obtain within 1- 2 years of hire (depending on course availability and operational requirements) :
• CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale)
• EPICC – Foundations (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada)
• BLS-C (Basic Life Support – C)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); EPICC – Pediatrics (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada) or ENPC (Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course)
• Trauma course – EPICC – Trauma (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada); Rural Trauma Program or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Previous acute care experience an asset
• Emergency Nursing Program or Critical Care Nursing Program an sset
• ENC© Certification an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care provide and staff while demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Basic computer skills
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform duties of the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Where there are no applicants who meet the above qualification, consideration may be given to applicants who agree to complete further training within two years’ of hire date

Hours of Work

Long Assignment Part-Time (80%) Position; 60 hours bi-weekly

Anticipated start date as soon as possible (approx. 9 months)

These are anticipated dates and may be subject to change

Salary Information

Registered Nurse:
$35.2108 – $41.4848 hourly
$42.9366 hourly with 25 years experience

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSNU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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