Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency SSRH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1 NSNU NursingPosition Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Emergency Department or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care. The RN assigns care responsibilities and provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice, and assigns responsibilities to unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment. Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Standards of Practice. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management Practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization. About You Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) ACLS required or willing to obtain within orientation period Minimum one (1) year previous experience in an Emergency Department or Emergency Nursing Program required Where there are no applicants who meet the above qualification, consideration may be given to applicants who agree to complete further training within two years’ of hire date Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Canadian Triage Acuity Score Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts include days, nights and weekends Compensation and Incentives $40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' of RN experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Job Category Nurse Legal and Diversity Statement 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. #J-18808-Ljbffr