JOB PURPOSE
To provide a wide range of nursing care to cancer patients and their families, within the scope of educational preparation, in a collaborative environment. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the RN plans, prioritizes and implements patient care; documents patient care, takes lead in complex nursing situations, IV and chemotherapy administration, administers medication, mentors’ junior staff and LPNAs, exercises judgement and accepting responsibility appropriate to job description and is accountable for own actions. Treats patients with respect and dignity in adherence to the mission and values of Horizon Health.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Graduation from an approved school for Registered Nurses
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Current registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB), and maintains annual registrations by November 15th as per Horizon Health Policy
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Current in CPR, to be recertified annually
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Minimum of one year Oncology experience
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Relevant work experience as a Registered Nurse within the past five years
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Oncology Certification CNA an asset
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Highly motivated to pursue standards of excellence in Oncology Nursing (on-going education, CAN certification in Oncology)
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Certified in venipuncture and initiation of intravenous therapy
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Must be trained in accessing various access devices (port-a-cath, PAS port, Hickman, PICC Lines)
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Successful completion of or willingness to complete the Chemotherapy Administration Certification Course
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Some units will require advance competency training and/or experience
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Demonstrated understanding and application of the nursing process (Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation, and documentation)
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Willingness to participate in continuing education programs as provided
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Demonstrates initiative, good judgement and the ability to set priorities, including strong critical thinking skills
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Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, as required with patients, family, and all members of the health care team
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Adherence to Horizon Policy and Procedures, including but limited to the Horizon Confidentiality Policy to ensure all patients, business, financial, and employee information is accessed on an as needed to know basis
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Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays
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Ability to attend work on a regular basis
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Ability to perform duties to the full scope of the position of RNCA
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Good work Record
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ability to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary team and in a collaborative practice structure
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Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently
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Ability to function within the RNCA scope of practice
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Maintain a high regard for confidentiality and patient advocacy
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Maintain and participate in education/ orientation and recertification as required, including but limited to completing advanced competency training
- Maintains annually, CPR, and other online learning requirements (i.e., WHMIS, Emergency Codes, Hand Washing, MRSA, Standard and Transmission Based Precautions)
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Possess/Obtain Chemotherapy Certification within 1 year of employment to the Oncology Units and to maintain competencies afterwards, including providing log of treatments where required
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Possess or Maintain competency in Oncology Nursing Care of patients
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Escorts patient in ambulance transfer as required
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Assists in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of nursing care plan
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Maintains knowledge of treatments, medications, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service
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Continually monitors, observes, and evaluates patients’ conditions
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Assists in educating, communicating with patients and families in supportive nature and being a liaison to the physician or interdisciplinary team as required
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Responds to rapidly changing priorities and emergency situations as they arise, contacting the charge nurse, nurse manager or physician regarding significant changes to patient’s condition
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Complete BPMH and Discharge Medication Reconciliation as required
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Participates actively in report
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Ability to be reassigned within the department/program as operationally required
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Assumes role of in-charge nurse as required
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Assumes responsibility for appropriate share of work and completes work assignment in an organized manner
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Utilizes Policy and Procedure and Departmental Manuals appropriately
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Participates in mentoring junior staff or LPNA and preceptorship program
COMPETENCIES
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Emotional Intelligence
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Assessment Skills
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Confidentiality
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Patient/ Client focus
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Planning/ Prioritizing
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Decision making
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Critical thinking
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Problem Solving
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Attention to detail
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Mentoring
If a candidate’s primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).
Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment
Interested? Apply Today!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizon’s Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
