Nurse 2 - Ophthalmology

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse with a background in medical/surgical nursing, and preferred ophthalmology experience. Two years of recent nursing practice are required, with CRNM registration and ongoing professional engagement encouraged.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, adherence to RHPA standards, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic hospital environment within the Winnipeg health region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required.
• CRNM registration is required and maintained.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Indigenous language knowledge

Delegation principles

Computer literacy

Education

RN education program

Post-basic program

Job description

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Position Overview

Experience

• Two years recent medical/surgical nursing experience required.
• Recent experience in Ophthalmology nursing 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 Registered 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 an Indigenous 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.
• Must be able to assume responsibility of the charge role as assigned.
• 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 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

We 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.