Registered Nurse - Acute Care

 Req ID: 205123
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital 
Department: OPWZ Acute Care - YRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1 
NSNU Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, 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 Nurse will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. When necessary, expected to be available for all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Current CPR certification 
• Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant acute care Med/Surg nursing experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
• Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset