Registered Nurse Class A

COMPETITION NUMBER EM26259

CLASSIFICATION NAME Registered Nurse Class A

POSITION TITLE Hospital Liaison Nurse

CLASSIFICATION CODE RNCA

BARGAINING UNIT NBNU

AFFILIATED EMP UNIT

Tracadie-Sheila

STATUS Full Time temporary

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT 0.4

HOURS OF WORK Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, statutory holidays and on-call. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

ANTICIPATED START DATE As soon as possible

ANTICIPATED END DATE October 31, 2028

SALARY RANGE As per collective agreement

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

CLOSING DATE October 28, 2026

Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.

The New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program (EMP) , often known as the "hospital without walls," has operated under the simple philosophy of helping New Brunswickers receive the care they need in the places where they are healthiest and happiest - their homes and communities. EMP makes a difference in the lives of those it serves by drastically reducing hospital admissions and greatly increasing patient satisfaction with its level of health care.

As part of EMP, your role is vital in our province's overall health. Join an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals, dedicated to providing New Brunswickers with outstanding, highly coordinated primary health care.

JOB SUMMARY

The Extra-Mural Program Hospital Liaison Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for coordinating care between hospital and home at both the local and provincial levels. Guided by the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the EMP, the Liaison Nurse determines eligibility based on the EMP mandate, clinical criteria, and service scope. This includes completing a bedside assessment of each patient's medical, functional, and social needs to support safe, effective, and timely discharge planning.

Key responsibilities include coordinating EMP clinical services, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions through proactive care planning, and educating hospital personnel about the scope and limitations of the EMP. The Liaison Nurse also engages patients and caregivers in developing care plans, provides information about EMP services, and assists with short-term equipment needs within program guidelines.

By offering leadership, coordination, and clear communication across care settings, the Liaison Nurse helps ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

As EMP employees, Hospital Liaison Nurses are accountable to patients, families, and colleagues by actively participating in and supporting safety initiatives, and by fostering a culture of learning. They maintain a consistent focus on safety for patients, caregivers, and the workplace.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate EMP care planning with patients, caregivers and healthcare team, including physicians and nurse practitioners, to facilitate transition between hospital and home.
• Identify current EMP patients who are admitted to hospital and provide Information relevant to care during care transitions. Dissemination of EMP Transfer of Care information is essential in the continuity of patient care across the continuum. Upon discharge, help facilitate an efficient, safe and coordinated transition back to community with the appropriate mechanisms in place. Effective transfer of information from and to EMP is a vital link in the circle of care.
• Provide EMP Units with updates on hospitalized EMP patients to help determine appropriateness of discharge from EMP services.
• Identify and assess appropriate patients for admission to EMP. Assess patient needs, existing or potential formal and informal supports and screen for safety in the home environment to foster a safe transition.
• Ensure referrals contain all relevant medical information, that clear orders are written, and advise which EMP team members should be involved to meet the established needs upon discharge.
• Screen EMP patients for appropriate Personal Support Services (acute, palliative, or Rehab and Reablement) prior to transition back to the community. Consult with EMP Service Delivery units regarding these required home supports (including potential interim services for those patients awaiting Long Term Care Assessment).
• Provide pertinent discharge information to the EMP patient and caregiver; identify patient goals of care and potential caregiver burden; introduce and foster the philosophy of self-management leading to discharge from EMP once independent in their care.
• Lead and participate in patient care conferences to help coordinate services and share information related to discharge of known and potential EMP patients.
• Attend patient rounds on a regular basis and bed utilization round as resources permit or as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with physicians and nurse practitioners, hospital unit managers and staff, community agencies and partners.
• Communicate with Department of Social Development and NBHL regarding EMP patients when necessary.
• Promote and communicate the goals of the EMP and disseminate information to hospital and EMP Interdisciplinary Health Care Team.
• Collaborate with Patient Care Teams (hospital and EMP) to facilitate safe transition of the patient from hospital to community, or from one regional hospital to a community hospital if home is soon to be achieved goal.
• Actively participate in the operations of the local EMP Service Delivery Unit through involvement in patient care reviews, continuous quality improvement activities, staff conferences, orientation and other relevant programs or projects.
• Such other functions as may be assigned by the EMP Director or Manager, which are consistent with the role of the Liaison Nurse.
• Orientation/education of new physicians/nurse practitioners regarding the EMP referral process and transitions in care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing;
• Actively registered or ability to register with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick;
• Minimum of three (3) recent years clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting, additional experience working in community-based health care system would be an asset
• Knowledge of the target population of Extra-Mural Services and available community services;
• Have a current CPR Level C certification or be prepared to obtain within 3 months;
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) and various Meditech software applications along with an understanding of workload measurement system;
• Ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and possess leadership and coaching skills, strong interpersonal skills, good judgment and decision-making skills;
• Able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record;
• A high regard for confidentiality; and
• Submit a valid and clean criminal record check.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Note: For any positions in the St. Stephen EMP unit, a valid Canadian passport or Nexus card will be required.

If you are interested in working with a dynamic team of professionals and possess the necessary qualifications, please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your resume.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

EM/ANB Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.