Nurse 2 - River Park Gardens

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a qualified nurse to join their team. This role demands expertise in chronic illness and geriatrics, alongside a current nursing license in Manitoba. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and critical thinking abilities. The position offers a full-time in-person work arrangement, with a commitment to diverse and inclusive hiring practices. Applications are welcomed from Indigenous applicants and those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with chronic illness, geriatrics, and complex continuing care.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• CPR certification at Targeted Responder Level required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a variety of situations.
• Assume Charge Nurse role if assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards

Excellent command of English

Indigenous language competency

Critical thinking skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to work in a computerized environment

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered nursing education program

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: Nursing Staff - RPG

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

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

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required or preferred.

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.
• CPR at the Targeted Responder Level is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge:
  • 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/House 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 Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual Resident or group of Residents.
• 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.
• Ability to assume the Charge Nurse role if assigned.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment.
• Ability to function in the MDS and Care Organizer programs.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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.

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.