Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1254644

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

Competition #: 167135 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

Closes: November 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 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: 0.6

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, subject to change as per 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 yearsmedical/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 positive 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 caredomains 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*s 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 d

📌 Saint John Registered Nurse Class A
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John