Registered Nurse - 3 West Medicine Inpatient Unit

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Req ID: 118690

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: OPCZ Inpatient 3 West DGH

Type of Employment: Hourly PT ( 50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: NSNU Nursing

Posting Closing Date: 13-Sep-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

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. The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care and provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings.

The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice and is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes. This individual supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. In addition, the RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing.

3 West is an inpatient medical unit. The unit is built on its foundational values of empathy, respect, teamwork, collaboration, kindness and inclusion. On 3 West, we are a work family where we believe that being clear is being kind, everyone has equal value, and many hands make light work. We are committed to growing through difficult situations, celebrating victories, and using every opportunity we can to learn and improve. We lead with empathy, and follow with respect. On 3 West, we are passionate about high quality patient and family-centered care. Everyone is welcome here.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred
• BLS-C (HCP) certification is required
• Demonstrates initiative and independent judgment in nursing practice
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Maintains awareness of current concepts in nursing
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information

Hours of Work

Permanent, Part-time (50%) position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Shift work (including days, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays)

Rotating shifts

Salary Information

$35.2108 - $41.4848 hourly

$42.9366 with 25 years’ RN 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 documentations 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 timeliness of delivering the above.

This is a Nursing NSNU Nursing bargaining unit 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.