Registered Nurse, General Medicine, HI

Job title: Registered Nurse, General Medicine, HI

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 98970
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ General Medicine Derm
Type of Employment: Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 20-Feb-21

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 Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. He/she is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care.

The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. This individual has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice.

The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes. Additionally, this person is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice and conduct as defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nurses and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration as a RN with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• BLS-C (HCP) certification
• General Medicine experience preferred
• Recent experience with central lines of various types (i.e. PICC lines), chest tube care, strict isolation procedures, TPN, transfusion of blood and blood products, pre and post care for a vast array of diagnostic tests and procedures
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, clinical and technical skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

• Full Time, Short Assignment; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning as soon as possible; ending July 14, 2021
• Dates are approximate and subject to change

Salary Information

$35.0366 – $41.4138 hourly
$42.8633 hourly with 25 years’ RN nursing 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 – NSGEU 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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Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:41:39 GMT