Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1252065
Location: Saint John area (Horizon), Registered Nurse - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 160139 External

Posted: July 13, 2026

Closes: July 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: July 31, 2026

Location: 5BN Cardiac Services

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.75

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)

Salary: 45.49 to 55.32 per hour (Graduate RNCA - $43.67; Registered Nurse - as per the salary range indicated)

JOB PURPOSE
Provision of concentrated medical and surgical related cardiac nursing care, to meet the individual patient's needs by utilizing the nursing process within a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently registered with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB - renewed annually by November 15 as per Horizon policy.

Current ICU or CCU experience (at least 1 year) or 1 year cardiac surgery and cardiology or cardiac intervention experience or 3 years medical/surgical experience

Demonstrated understanding and application of the nursing process (Assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation + documentation using DARP focus charting model).

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the cardiac anatomy & physiology, cardiac rhythm strip and ECG interpretation and administration of titrated and IV push cardio‑active drugs.

Current IV Therapy and phlebotomy certifications.

Defibrillation certification and willingness to participate as a member of the Code Blue and Code White teams.

Demonstrated proper regard for confidentiality including the Horizon policies regarding use of social media and communication devices while at the workplace.

Demonstrated professional initiative and good judgment in the application of nursing care including strong critical thinking skills.

Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families and all members of the interdisciplinary health care team respecting language of choice.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to choose in Language of Service required in the NB Heart Center.

BCLS and ACLS certification.

Willing to accept change and demonstrate the ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Ability to attend work on a regular basis (including shift work).





Ability to perform the duties of the position including demonstration and of advanced nursing competencies and delegated medical functions as stated or as acquired with appropriate certification documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrated competency and efficiency in performance of all basic nursing care domains including Hygiene, Nutrition, Ambulation and Elimination

Advanced Assessment of patients health care needs referred for the NB Heart center services, then using the assessment to direct care to the most appropriate member of the team reassessing as patient condition changes throughout the shift.

Obtain, maintain, augment, and apply specialized nursing knowledge and competencies related to the cardiac medical and surgical interventions provided to the patient population served by the NB Heart Center. This includes willingness and the ability to act as a team member, team leader, charge nurse and participate in interactions directly with the physicians and surgeons as well as with patients and families as required at every point of the patient care continuum.

Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool then facilitates nursing care required to achieve the patient* desired outcomes.

Documents the patient care plan, problems, and progress using the DARP format of focus charting demonstrating keen understanding of the integration of both paper and electronic charting requirements unique to 5BN nursing care continuum.

Identifies patient's educational needs according to diagnosis and risk factors and develops teaching plan following unit protocol. Provides health teaching, counseling & health promotion to individuals or groups and facilitates referrals to services for continuation of cardiac and general health following discharge.

Beginning at patient admission, identifies needs affecting discharge planning, including identification of potential services required at home, facilitating services of other health care professionals and ensuring documentation and communication of the discharge teaching and planning on the electronic record as well as the paper format when appropriate.

Formulates objectives specific to the patient care requirements and enters these for review daily on the clinical summary tiles.

Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning and documents accordingly using DARP focus charting.





Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship with patients, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the language of their choice.

Supports the commitment to the principal of professional life‑long learning by mentoring peers, new employees, and students of all designations within the health care team including but not limited to active participation the orientation process for new employees.

Demonstrates clear understanding and application of team nursing and the responsibilities of registered nurses assigned to the inpatient, outpatient, and the concentrated care teams within 5BN, the Cardiac Services Nursing unit.

Directs and supervises non‑professional members of the health care team respecting and understanding their scope of practice and how it relates to that of the registered nurses’ responsibilities.

Demonstrates clear understanding and application of the nursing care process including identifying (assessment), planning, implementing and evaluating changes of the patients under the care of the nursing unit.

Demonstrates initiative for personal career development and actively participates in the changes that are part of the health care environment including annual required and optional self‑improvement education as it relates to the practice of cardiovascular nursing expertise.

Participates in programs promoting quality improvement and safety on the nursing unit.

Is effective in approaching problems using a logical, systematic approach

Collaborating with others and works well in a team environment

Develops and maintains respectful relationships with others

Seeks to meet quality standards for work performed

Works carefully and methodically individually and as a team

Takes responsibility for communicating effectively

Is confident in applying information and knowledge for decision making

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change

Demonstrates critical and creative thinking

Takes responsibility for contributing to a pleasant workplace environment

Treats others with patience and respect

Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to new or emergent requirements

Demonstrates organizational skills

Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness

Applies analytical thinking to gather relevant information

Relies on evidence and best practice when exploring options

Values collaboration in the workplace

Seeks out opportunities to involve others

Is effective in mentoring and supporting colleagues

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).

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📌 Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1252065 (New Brunswick)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 New Brunswick