Nurse 2 - Ortho Trauma

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for an on-site Registered Nurse at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. This full-time RN role covers days, nights and weekends within the Ortho Trauma - GGH unit, with a substantial patient load and emphasis on coordination of care and discharge planning.

The successful candidate will hold a RN credential, be CRNM registered, and meet CPR requirements. Indigenous language skills are a plus; salary aligns with regional scales and includes a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the CRNM.
• CPR training per Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional RN services for patients, including those with complex needs.
• Administer prescribed treatments and lead within the healthcare team.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning while aligning with regional goals.

Skills

Standards of Practice for RNs

Code of Ethics for RNs

RHPA Scope of Practice

PHIA Knowledge

WHMIS Knowledge

Universal Precautions

Delegation

Communication Skills

Indigenous Language Preference

Critical Thinking

Prioritization

Independent & Team Working

Education

Registered Nursing program graduate

CRNM Registration

Post-basic program (if required)

Tools

Windows

Word

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

• Requisition ID: 411732
• Position Number: 20083427
• Posting End Date: October 6, 2026
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
• Site: Grace Hospital
• Department / Unit: Ortho Trauma - GGH
• Job Stream: Clinical
• Union: MNU
• Anticipated Start Date: 10/09/2026
• FTE: 1.00
• Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 11.63
• Annual Base Hours: 2015
• Salary: $42.985, $44.487, $45.992, $47.558, $49.095, $50.684, $51.697, $52.732

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.

Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 - March 31st 2027.)

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Current surgical experience is preferred.
• Orthopedic experience is preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.

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 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.
• 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.