Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class C (RNCC) PCN 1153005
Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class C (RNCC) PCN 1153005

Location: Upper River Valley area (Horizon), _Registered Nurse - Upper River Valley Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 167179 External

Posted: October 1, 2026

Closes: October 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Registered Nurse Class C (RNCC)

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

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

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 47.77 to 58.12 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

Provide exceptional leadership and clinical expertise within the Emergency Department, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and staff performance. The incumbent will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, motivate and mentor staff, and exhibit excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical competencies, staying current with nursing trends, developing patient care assignments, and collaborating with management and clinical nurse educators on education and resource utilization. The role also involves supporting staff, promoting a professional practice environment, and ensuring compliance with privacy legislation and health authority policies. This position reports to the appropriate Critical Care Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Nursing or eligible for same

Active registration within the province of New Brunswick

At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience within the Emergency Department in the last seven years

Demonstrated robust leadership abilities. Must be able to motivate staff and have excellent positive communication skills

Demonstrate ability as a role model/mentor/leader within the interdisciplinary team

Demonstrate ability to incorporate nursing theory and evidence-based practice into the provision of patient care

Demonstrate competence in clinical expertise in relevant clinical area





Demonstrate ability to support, adapt and facilitate change within the health network

Demonstrate team building skills and ability to evaluate work performance

Good previous work and attendance record

Mentally and physically capable of performing the duties. Able to physically manage assignments in all areas of the Emergency Department

Previous experience in supervisory or managerial roles is recommended but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Attend workshops and in-services as applicable and relay information to other staff members

Maintain certification of clinical skills required on the unit

Maintain an awareness of recent trends and issues related to the nursing profession and Emergency nursing care

Strengthen skilled self-development through relevant continuing education

Motivate others

Consistently exhibit excellent and positive communication skills. Be a positive listener and consider all points of view.

Be objective and fair

Delegate tasks appropriately and prioritize care

Develop daily patient care assignments based on patient needs, continuity of care and staff development

Participates in orientation of new staff

Provide support and guidance to staff with decision making

Collaborate with Nurse Manager and Critical Care Educator regarding the need for staff education, counselling and conflict resolution

Participate in performance appraisals

Act as a role model to promote a professional practice environment and high standard of care

Work collaboratively with Nurse Manager to ensure appropriate utilization of finances within the unit

Maintain awareness of the need for cost containment and relay information to staff (i.e.. suggest alternate material and human resources that are more cost effective)





Coordinate the maintenance and repair of equipment in collaboration with Nurse Manager

Demonstrate adherence to all privacy legislation and Health Authority policies to ensure all confidential patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on a need to know basis only (for required job duties) and is disclosed only to those authorized to receive it.

Assist Nurse Manager with quality improvement initiatives and collection of relevant data to support nursing in the care of patients.

COMPETENCIES

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Planning and prioritizing work

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Professionalism

Organizational ability

Solid leadership and decision-making skills

NOTE: Profile testing will be conducted for this position. The above-described duties are representative, but not to be construed as all inclusive; the incumbent may perform related or subordinate duties, as directed.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.

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