Nurse 2 Chronic Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Winnipeg is hiring a nurse to provide care in chronic and complex continuing care. Responsibilities include prioritizing patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in geriatrics. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to handle challenging situations. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact patient lives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic illness, geriatrics, and complex continuing care.
• Must maintain active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• Participation in professional nursing associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care tailored to each patient/resident's needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Knowledge of geriatrics and complex continuing care

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to function under stress

Education

Graduated from an approved Registered Nursing educational program

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: Lodge 6 Chronic Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/23/2062 - 05/23/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Experience with chronic illness, geriatrics and complex continuing care.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
  • The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre.
  • The Centre's Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • 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).
  • The Centre's policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to geriatrics and complex continuing care. Principles of Routine Practices.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident or a group of patient/residents.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• 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 health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/residents, family member(s) and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

W e 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.