Registered Nurse – Hospice Care – Valley Hospice

Job title: Registered Nurse – Hospice Care – Valley Hospice

Job description: Req ID: 108218
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPWZ Valley Hospice-VRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSNU
Posting Closing Date: 18-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Hospice and Palliative Care, the Registered Nurse will provide care and support to the patients and their families at the Valley Hospice. The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes. As a member of a collaborative care team works with other disciplines to co-ordinate care to achieve patient/family outcomes. The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the service/unit, coordination of patient care, staffing and/or other resources as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
• Palliative Education – LEAP Program (Learning Essential approaches to Palliative Care) – preferred or required to obtain
• Hospice palliative care experience preferred
• Minimum five (5) years recent nursing experience, preferably medical/surgical
• Post Degree certification and/or study in Palliative Care preferred
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments
• Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member required
• Demonstrated ability to meet challenges and changes of health care essential
• Demonstrated involvement with continuing education is an asset
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Hours of Work

• Permanent Part Time 60%; 45 hours bi-weekly
• Commencing as soon as possible
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Salary Information

$35.2108 – $41.4848 hourly
$42.9366 hourly with 25 yrs RN experience

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSNU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Kentville, NS

Job date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:06:37 GMT