General Duty Nurse (N2) - Surgery-D2 Orthopedic Trauma/Spine

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a General Duty Nurse to provide essential nursing care in the Orthopedic Surgery unit. Candidates should have a degree in Nursing, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position involves working 0.50 FTE with anticipated start ASAP and requires registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. Join a team dedicated to improving healthcare for the community.

Qualifications

• One year acute surgical or orthopedic nursing experience is preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clinical setting providing nursing care.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing care

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Ability to prioritize care

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Relevance of post-basic program

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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Surgery-D2 Orthopedic Trauma/Spine

Requisition ID: 389278

Position Number: 20006429

Posting End Date: October 02, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: GD2 Orthopedic Surgery

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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.

Position Overview

Experience

• One year acute surgical or orthopedic nursing experience is preferred.
• Current orthopedic trauma experience 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 (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employerpolicy.

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.

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 selectthe "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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.