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. In keeping with the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Program Standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with the primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs.

The RNCA's responsibilities include provision of care to scheduled and unscheduled patients, involving all phases of the nursing process – assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating, with or without the physician or nurse practitioner on site. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring care using telephone support; assisting in establishing priorities for scheduling patients; counseling/educating patients on health maintenance, health promotion and disease conditions. Referrals to other members of the collaborative team will be expected when appropriate. Some responsibilities for collaborative program development for groups and individuals including needs assessment, program planning, delivery, and evaluation.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Facility Manager and/or RNCB On site

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Patient Care:

• Provides care to the patient/family/community across the lifespan.
• Uses collaborative approach to problem-solving to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Assists with patient 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 patient care.

• Promotes positive relationships with patients, families, and communities. 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration in NANB.
• Certification of transportation of dangerous goods
• Current BCLS certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing direct patient care to people throughout the life span, 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.
• Sexual Health Experience is Required

COMPETENCIES

• Is effective in communicating with others
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning & Prioritizing work
• Teamwork & Collaboration

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.