Nurse 2 - Surgery - General Surgery

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a Registered Nurse for the surgical unit. The ideal candidate will have current surgical experience, a registered nursing qualification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a commitment to professional standards and effective communication skills. This role is essential in providing quality patient care during maternity leave coverage.

Qualifications

• Current surgical experience is preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Responsible for maintaining registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the surgical unit.
• Maintain professional standards and protocols.
• Participate in continuing education and training.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards and ethics

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Ability to prioritize care

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Relevant post-basic program

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: General Surgical (4S)

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/11/2025 - 08/13/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Current surgical 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 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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.