General Duty Nurse (N2) - PACU

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc. in Manitoba is seeking a Registered Nurse for acute care with 2 years of medical/surgical experience. The role requires CRNM registration, active BLS, and completion of recognized Adult Critical Care or PACU coursework.

You will contribute to patient-centered care in a demanding environment. The position involves standby coverage, on-call as required, and in-person work with days, nights, and weekends shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program.
• Successful completion of an Adult Critical Care Nursing Course or PACU Course.
• Combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.

Skills

Acute care nursing

PACU/ICU experience

BLS certification

Computer skills (Windows/Word/Spreads

Education

RN education program

Adult Critical Care/PACU course

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

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.

Experience

• Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required.
• PACU/Critical care experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Adult Critical Care Nursing Course or PACU Course required.
• A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered for candidates who do not meet the qualifications.

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.
• Current BLS 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.
• Must be able to deal with all aspects of reproductive health i.e. pregnancy termination.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in anIndigenous 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.

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

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. 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.

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.