General Duty Nurse (N2) - Critical Care/ICU Nurse - Trainee

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Medical Intensive Care Unit. The role involves delivering professional nursing care, administering treatments, and leading coordination with the care team to support patient discharge.

Ideal candidates have ICU experience and CRNM registration, with flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts. The position is in person at Health Sciences Centre, starting Nov 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program.
• Successful completion of Winnipeg Critical Care Nursing Education Program or ICU training.
• Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional RN services for patients with complex health needs.
• Administer prescribed treatments and lead coordination of patient care.
• Support discharge planning and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Prioritize care

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Concentration

Tech literacy

Education

RN education program

Critical Care Nursing education

Tools

Windows

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.

Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.

Job Details

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

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 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

• Recent, related, experience is required.
• Current ICU experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of the Winnipeg Critical Care Nursing Education Program or equivalent ICU program/training.

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.
• Basic Life Support training at the Health care provider level is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support training an asset.
• Appropriate CNA certification for program area is an asset.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to utilize computer software such as Windows.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Criminal Records Checks

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.

Other Employment Conditions

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.

Equality and Inclusion

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.