General Duty Nurse (N2) - Central Support Services - PICC Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for both adult and pediatric patients. You will perform PICC insertions with ultrasound guidance, coordinate care, and support discharge planning under the Manager Health Services.

The role requires two years of PICC experience, CRNM registration, and CPR certification, with emphasis on independence and teamwork within an in-person, 0.50 FTE schedule in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• The RN must have completed an approved registered nursing program and be licensed/registered.
• Two years of PICC line experience with ultrasound guidance required.
• Ability to coordinate patient care and discharge with the health team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients with complex needs.
• Lead within the healthcare team and coordinate patient care and discharge.
• Ensure compliance with CRNM, ARN M policies and employer requirements.

Skills

PICC procedures

Ultrasound guidance

Vascular access

PICC certification

CRNM registration

CPR certification

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN program graduate

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.

Job Details

• City: Winnipeg
• FTE: 0.50
• Anticipated Shift: Days
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those 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.

Experience

• Two years of recent demonstrated proficiency in establishing both Adult and Pediatric PICC lines including the use of ultrasound for this purpose required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, access, or assist in establishing other routes of vascular access (peripheral intravenous insertion, accessing of hemodialysis catheters Vascaths, etc.) required.
• Proficiency in analyzing diagnostic images (chest radiographs) to determine PICC tip placement required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• PICC Certification and Competency required.
• 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:
  • 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.
  • 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 an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous 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.

This Indefinite term may expire subject to twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the current incumbent returning to their position.

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. Accommodations are 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.