Nurse 2 - Surgical Day Care - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services for patients, including those with complex health needs. Responsibilities include administering medical treatments and coordinating patient care. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, critical thinking ability, and a commitment to nursing standards. A graduate nursing program and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba are required.

Benefits

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Skills assessment for candidates

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Certification in conscious sedation is an asset.
• Maintaining proof of registration with CRNM is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments.
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Independence and teamwork abilities

Ability to adapt in stressful environments

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program

Tools

Windows operating system

Word processing software

Spreadsheets and databases

Job description

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

• Experience in outpatient setting preferred.
• Pre-Admission experience is preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Certification in conscious sedation an asset.

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.