General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - JL3 Pediatric ICU

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated General Duty Nurse for the Pediatric ICU. This role involves delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The successful candidate will play a key role in a collaborative healthcare team, demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes professional growth, where your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Minimum of two years recent acute nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients.
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Indigenous language proficiency

Education

Registered Nursing education program

Post-basic ICU course

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - JL3 Pediatric ICU

Requisition ID: 380734

Position Number: 20058982

Posting End Date: May 15, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: JL3 Pediatric Intensive Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 05/26/2025

FTE: 0.70

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

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

• Minimum of two years recent acute nursing experience is preferred with preference given to those with pediatric experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a post-basic ICU course 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.
• CPR Training at the Health Care Provider Level required.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.