Registered Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 50%) - Unit 4 - QEH - 172478

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Registered Nurse

General Inpatient / Outpatient Services

Unit 4

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Part-Time (50%) Temporary (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately until April 2027)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the health care team providing direct nursing care to a patient, or group of patients that requires independent judgment in determining nursing interventions and the interpretation of information for care. The RN uses their nursing knowledge and functions as a care provider and team leader. This role includes a range of nursing expertise from novice to experience, in medical/surgical nursing, and for a variety of patient populations.

Clinical Practice

• Nurses are actively engaged in providing direct care to clients within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for administering medication, monitoring vital signs, developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the patient and family
• Maintain competence in clinical skills and managing client care
• Use comprehensive assessment (using objective, subjective, verbal and nonverbal data), critical inquiry, technology, and research to provide safe, competent nursing services relevant to the area of practice
• Evaluate a patient’s health status, health concerns, response to illness and ability to manage health care needs and functions as a patient advocate
• Assess learning needs and provide instruction to patients and their families in the areas of health and rehabilitative practices, life-style adaptation and self-care measures
• In collaboration with the patient/family determine the discharge plan, plan of care for home and links to community agencies; assist patients to navigate health system processes and provide the patient with strategies to work within the system
• Take a lead role within the health care team, which supports a multi-disciplinary approach to care

Leadership

• Use current literature/research and performance indicators to support evidence-based practice
• Adhere to routine precautions and infection prevention and control techniques according to facility policy
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities for themselves and others
• Attend and /or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Act as a mentor and /or preceptor students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by demonstrating care and treatment techniques, explaining routines, and sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Maintain a psychologically and physically safe environment and reports all safety hazards
• Document client care activities consistent with policy, system requirements and scope of employment
• Identify clinical practice issues affecting patient safety quality outcomes and implement best practice patient care standards
• Follow and adhere to all policy, ethical, and legal guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism

Statement of Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing
• Entry level nursing experience
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in designated units
• Successful completion of all employer and facility required training
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery

Other Qualifications

• Maternal Newborn experience preferred
• Acute Care nursing experience preferred

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

The successful applicant is expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 37.5 Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts / Days, Evenings, Nights

Posting ID: 172478-0326QETI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.