Critical Care/ICU Nurse -Trainee

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Manitoba seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs. Applicants must have recent acute care experience, be a graduate of a recognized nursing program, and maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses. The position involves a commitment to team leadership and patient care coordination. The role is full-time, requiring physical effort and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-year recent acute care experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients with complex health needs.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with computer software

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program

Tools

Basic Life Support training

Advanced Cardiac Life Support training

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 391027 | Position Number: 20037659 | Posting End Date: November 9, 2025 | City: Winnipeg | Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority | Site: Grace Hospital | Department / Unit: Intensive Care - GGH ICU | Job Stream: Clinical | Union: MNU | Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026 | FTE: 1.00 | Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights; Weekends; Non-Repeating (non-conforming) | Work Arrangement: In Person | Daily Hours Worked: 11.63 | Annual Base Hours: 2015 | Salary: $41,733, $43,191, $44,652, $46,173, $47,665, $49,208, $50,191, $51,196.

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Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1-year recent acute care experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program (CCNOP) within four (4) months of date of hire. *

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of Critical Care Rhythms Course*.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Basic Life Support training at the Health care provider level is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support training an asset.
• Successful Completion of Critical Care Rhythms Course is a prerequisite. Applicants that have taken an alternate rhythm course will be required to successfully complete a validation test.

CCNOP is a full-time program. Trainees are required to participate on a full-time basis for the duration of the program.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of: College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses; Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses; RHPA; PHIA; WHMIS; and related legislation; Nursing care knowledge; Policies and guidelines; principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; critical thinking/problem-solving; ability to prioritize care; ability to respond to multiple demands; ability to develop professionally; ability to work independently or as part of a team; adaptability; concentration in a demanding environment; proficiency with computer software (Windows).

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Additional Information

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.