General Duty Nurse N2 NICU

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

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Manitoba is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services, particularly for patients with complex health needs. The RN will administer medical treatments, lead team coordination, and ensure efficient patient discharge processes. Required qualifications include graduation from a Registered Nursing program and CPR certification, along with strong communication, critical thinking, and adaptability skills. This role emphasizes commitment to the organization's values and community health improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Completion of CPR Training at Health Care Provider Level is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients.
• Administer medical treatments and lead healthcare team.
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge planning.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Prioritize care

Adaptability

Indigenous language competency

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Completion of a relevant post-basic program

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and lead within the healthcare team.
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Recent, related experience is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required.

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) preferred.
• CPR Training at the Health Care Provider Level is 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 Materials 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 for Indigenous language competency or knowledge of 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 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 select the "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.