General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - JL1 Emergency

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a General Duty Nurse for the Child Health Emergency unit. Candidates must possess a valid nursing degree and registration with the Manitoba nursing college. Preferred qualifications include pediatric experience and CPR training. The role involves providing essential nursing care and collaborating with healthcare teams in a demanding environment, operating on a 0.50 FTE basis, with a work schedule including both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Child Health unit.
• Demonstrate medication calculation competency during orientation.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Recent Emergency or Pediatric nursing experience

Proficient with computers and software applications

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to function in a demanding environment

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Tools

CPR certification

PALS certification

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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - JL1 Emergency

Requisition ID: 393204

PositionNumber: 20083823

Posting End Date: December 9, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Emergency Child Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 12/19/2025 - 01/31/2028

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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

• Preference will be given to those who haverecent Emergency or Pediatric nursing experience and who have successfully completed a recognized ER/Critical Care Course.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• PALS certification preferred.
• 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 Employerpolicy.

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.
• 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.

The successful applicant must demonstrate medication calculation competency during orientation as per Children’s Hospital Policy No. 100.30.109.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.