Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1255378

Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1255378

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Registered Nurse - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Temporary Part Time

Competition #: 165335 External

Posted: September 10, 2026

Closes: September 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 28, 2026

Anticipated End Date: January 30, 2028

Location: 5AS Oncology

Oncology Program ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

FTE: 0.7

Schedule: Day, Evening, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

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

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 and is accountable for own actions. Treats patients with respect and dignity in adherence to the mission and values of Horizon Health.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an approved school for Registered Nurses

Current registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB), and maintains annual registrations by November 15 th as per Horizon Health Policy

Current in CPR, to be recertified annually

Minimum of one year Oncology experience

Relevant work experience as a Registered Nurse within the past five years

Oncology Certification CNA an asset

Highly motivated to pursue standards of excellence in Oncology Nursing (on-going education, CAN certification in Oncology)

Certified in venipuncture and initiation of intravenous therapy

Must be trained in accessing various access devices (port-a-cath, PAS port, Hickman, PICC Lines)

Successful completion of or willingness to complete the Chemotherapy Administration Certification Course

Some units will require advance competency training and/or experience





Demonstrated understanding and application of the nursing process (Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation and documentation)

Willingness to participate in continuing education programs as provided

Demonstrates initiative, good judgement and the ability to set priorities, including strong critical thinking skills

Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, as required with patients, family, and all members of the health care team

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

Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays

Ability to attend work on a regular basis

Ability to perform duties to the full scope of the position of RNCA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary team and in a collaborative practice structure

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently

Ability to function within the RNCA scope of practice

Maintain a high regard for confidentiality and patient advocacy

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)

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

Possess or Maintain competency in Oncology Nursing Care of patients

Escorts patient in ambulance transfer as required

Assists in the development of and continuously evaluates effectiveness of nursing care plan

Maintains knowledge of treatments, medications, equipment and supplies pertinent to the service

Continually monitors, observes, and evaluates patients’ conditions

Assists in educating,



communicating with patients and families in supportive nature and being a liaison to the physician or interdisciplinary team as required

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

Complete BPMH and Discharge Medication Reconciliation as required

Participates actively in report

Ability to be reassigned within the department/program as operationally required

Assumes role of in-charge nurse as required

Assumes responsibility for appropriate share of work and completes work assignment in an organized manner

Utilizes Policy and Procedure and Departmental Manuals appropriately

Participates in mentoring junior staff or LPNA and preceptorship program

COMPETENCIES

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Assessment Skills

Confidentiality

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork and collaboration

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).

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts online 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 setting based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1255378 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
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