Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

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Req ID: 114716

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: OPWZ PERI Surgical VRH

Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: NSNU

Posting Closing Date: 2-Oct-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 Manager, Surgical/Day Surgery Unit, Valley Regional Hospital (VRH), the Registered Nurse works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities).

The RN ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred
• Currently registered, and in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) or eligible for registration
• Unit specific experience preferred
• Unit-specific equipment & technology
• General computer proficiency is required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Motivated with a strong customer service orientation building solid health care client/partner relationships
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to promoting a culture which supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
• Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
• Availability to work all shifts
• Travel to other sites may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

This requisition has been reposted. Those that have already applied, need not reapply.

Hours of Work

Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Beginning October 2021 with an anticipated end date of August 2022 (approximately 10 months)

Dates are subject to change

Salary Information

$35.2108 - $41.4848 hourly

$42.9366 with 25 years’ 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 - NSNU 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.