JOB PURPOSE

The RNCA provides Primary Health Care services, illness / injury prevention, chronic disease management, and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of health providers.

The RNCA's responsibilities include provision of care to clients, involving all phases of the nursing process – assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, with or without the physician on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Registered with Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles.
• Minimum of 1 years recent and direct Addiction & Mental Health experience
• Minimum of 1 years recent experience with emergency or acute care
• Commitment and ability to establish and maintain a Community Health Centre approach to care.
• Ability to facilitate and advocate health promotion, community advisory development and primary health care initiatives.
• Demonstrated primary health care nursing skills including analysis of health behaviors related to life-style and culture, history, physical assessment, construction of a problem list, and the planning and implementation of health care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing direct client care in all stages of health and complexities of illness, from unpredictable situations and chronic illness to health promotion.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating client/community, health education and promotion.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Client Care:

• Provides care to the client.
• To coordinate and deliver holistic care to individuals or groups of patients and their families, by incorporating the standards of Nursing professional practice and the Horizon Health Network philosophy of care
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate measures on a continual basis to meet patient needs and enhance outcomes
• Uses collaborative approach to problem-solving to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Assists with client care through ongoing educational initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of current evidence-based standards of nursing care.
• Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and client care.

• Promotes positive relationships with clients. Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective relationships with outside agencies and the community.
• Works collaboratively and networks with other professionals to ensure services are available to individuals and/or groups.
• Effectively deploys human relation skills including conflict resolution and team building skills.
• Assists with identifying, planning and implementing health promotion programs based on determined need, in collaboration with individuals, groups and other health care professionals

• Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice and professional development.
• Attends in-services and continuing education programs for self-development and participates in formal educational programs.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence.
• Maintains annual certifications in skills/programs as required.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and the education/orientation of nursing students.
• Shares expertise with peers and others.

NOTE: The above are the basic and prime responsibilities; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Information Gathering
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving

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).

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

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.