General Duty Nurse (N2) - Central Lines

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Manitoba is seeking an experienced registered nurse for acute medical and surgical care. Two years of recent nursing experience is required, with preference for those with central line insertion, operating room nursing exposure, and procedural sedation skills.

You must be a graduate of an approved RN program and maintain CRNM registration; CPR training is required per policy. The role is on-site and demands flexibility, resilience, and strong teamwork in a busy clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• CRNM registration current and maintained; ARNM preferred.
• CPR training per employer policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Indigenous language knowledge

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Independence

Adaptability

PHIA/WHMIS knowledge

Education

RN education program

Adult Critical Care Course

Operating Room Nursing experience

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Two years recent experience in acute medical/surgical nursing is required.
• Preference will be given to those with recent Central Line Insertion experience.
• Previous Operating Room experience would be an asset.
• Experience with procedural sedation, venipuncture would be an asset.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Completion of a recognized Adult Critical Care Course and/or Operating Room Nursing experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in anIndigenous language and/or knowledge inIndigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.