ANTICIPATED END DATE: 11 Dec 2025

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of the interdisciplinary team and partner in patient care, participate in quality care planning and delivery of patient and family centred care in a department where services range from:

• inpatient infant, child, adolescent,
• in patient paediatric mental health,
• paediatric outpatients,
• on occasions off service adult Medical/Surgical inpatient's.

QUALIFICATIOS:

• Active RN registration with NANB.
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN in an acute Paediatric in- patient department essential.
• Written and spoken competence in English essential.
• Current BLS certification, with commitment to undertake PALS, and Non- Violent Crisis Intervention certification mandatory within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability in Paediatric patient assessment and care planning skills, and to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities, complex paediatric patient care needs, and emergency situations for patients of all ages.
• Demonstrated ability to perform drug calculations with accuracy and as they pertain to children and neonates, in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Good work and attendance record, ability and commitment to attend work on a regular basis.
• Current immunization for vaccine preventable diseases required.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primarily will be assigned to 3SE Paediatrics, however may be reassigned to other units within the Maternal and Child Health Program as required.
• Provide quality patient care within the scope of professional RN nursing practice to patients and families, and to perform other duties as assigned.
• Work assignments, schedules, and shift rotations are subject to changes to meet priorities of the operational requirements of 3SE, Maternal Child Health Program and facility occupancy.

COMPETENCIES

Competencies, include but not limited to:

• Communication, communicates with HEART
• Patient and client focused care
• Critical thinking skills and decision making
• Planning and priorities work to meet patient care needs

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.