Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

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Req ID: 117683

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ PERI Surgical VRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (75% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: NSNU Nursing position

Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-21

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

Hours of Work

Permanent, Part-Time position; 56.25 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$35.21 - $41.48

$42.94 with 25 years’ experience

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Nursing bargaining unit - NSNU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

​As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health 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 Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.