General Duty Nurse (N2) - Radiology - CT / MRI

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba, seeks a Registered Nurse to assess patient needs, manage IVs, and administer sedation during CT and MRI procedures. Candidates should have nursing qualifications and preferably experience in CT/MRI. Effective communication and critical thinking skills are essential. This role involves providing quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in establishing and managing IVs in patients required.
• Knowledge of Nursing Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to function in a demanding healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine appropriate contrast use.
• Administer oral and IV sedation and provide nursing care.
• Monitor patients during contrast media administration.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Ability to prioritize care

Proficiency with computers

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services, Radiologist or Chief Technologist, the incumbent is responsible for assessing patient status and determining which contrast should be used; initiating I.V.'s in CT and, as needed in MRI; assisting the Technologists as needed; administering oral and IV sedation in CT and MRI; providing quality nursing care to patients; providing close observation of patients during the administration of Contrast Media; assessing the severity of an allergic reaction and administering proper medication (as ordered by the Radiologist).

Experience

• Experise in the establishment and management of IV's in patients is required.
• Recent related clinical nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous C.T. / MRI experience preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Expertise in moderate conscious sedation preferred.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for 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 B.L.S. certification at the Targeted Responder 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 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 anIndigenous language and / or knowledge inIndigenous 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

• Manual dexterity.
• Providing assistance to move patients is expected.
• The incumbent is exposed to high noise levels and works in close proximity to very strong magnetic fields.
• Electronic implants, prosthesis, ferromagnetic implants may not be compatible with this environment.

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