Job Purpose To coordinate the care of each patient’s needs through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The needs of the family will be identified, and the appropriate resources notified. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and their families while focusing on Patient and Family Centred Care.

The successful candidate will be required to complete orientation to provide care to children admitted to the Pediatric unit requiring close assessment and observation as per acuity. Although primarily assigned to Pediatrics the incumbent may be required to work within the Women and Children’s Health Program as necessary.

Qualifications Active registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB)

Current BCLS certification

One (1) year experience in Pediatrics and/or (2) two years medical/surgical nursing including care of children

Breast feeding training completed within 1st year of hire

APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification or willing to obtain within 1st year of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 3 months of hire

Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, teaching and team building skills

Demonstrate assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient situations Ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Good work record.





Key Responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with patients, families, other departments, and the multidisciplinary team

Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Demonstrates professional initiative and good judgement in the application of nursing care including strong critical thinking skills

Demonstrates adherence to legislation and Horizon Health confidentiality policy to ensure all patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on an as need to know basis

Successful candidate must be accountable for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively, and responding to adverse events

Successful candidate must be willing to accept change and demonstrate the ability to adapt in a changing setting COMPETENCIES Attention to detail

Effective communication

Capable of making decisions independently and within a team

Flexibility – can adapt to changing needs and priorities

Effective in gathering information

Planning and prioritization of daily work

Effective in developing and maintaining respectful relationships with others

Problem solving ability

Teamwork and collaboration





Patient/Client Focus 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). Interested?

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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.

📌 Miramichi Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1750380
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Miramichi