General Duty Nurse (N2) - Surgery- A3 Thoracic/Vascular/PCU-S

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

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a General Duty Nurse (N2) for Surgery- A3 Thoracic/Vascular/PCU-S. This 0.80 FTE, in-person role requires a graduate RN with ECG/Rhythm Analysis and PCU training within specified timelines. Surgical experience is preferred and CRNM registration must be maintained.

The successful candidate will join a team in a high-demand clinical setting, adhere to PHIA and WHMIS requirements, and participate in ongoing professional development and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Must successfully complete an Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring & Rhythm Analysis course within 12 months of employment.
• Must successfully complete Progressive Care Unit course within 18 months of employment or sooner at the discretion of Manager of Health Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization of care

Indigenous language knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered Nursing education program

ECG Monitoring & Rhythm Analysis course

Progressive Care Unit course

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

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.

General Duty Nurse (N2) - Surgery- A3 Thoracic/Vascular/PCU-S

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Work Arrangement: In Person

FTE: 0.80

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Experience

• Surgical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Must successfully complete an Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring & Rhythm Analysis course within 12 months of employment.
• Must successfully complete Progressive Care Unit course within 18 months of employment or sooner at the discretion of Manager of Health Services.

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.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

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 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

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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.

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.