Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1251043

at  Rseau de sant Horizon

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• 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.

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.

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