Registered Nurse

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Carman; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health‑Santé Sud is seeking an RN/RPN to apply the nursing process across acute, transitional, PCH, primary health care, and home care settings. You will maintain competency per professional standards and work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support client health goals.

The role requires current licensure in Manitoba, BLS/ACLS/CTAS/TNCC where applicable, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the relevant Manitoba nursing college.
• Current BLS, ACLS, CTAS, TNCC certifications as required.
• Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to regional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to support clients in various settings.
• Work to the full scope of practice and maintain competency per policy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Travel to regional facilities as duties require and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Education

Provincial Emergency Department Orientation

SPHP & VPP training

RHPA licensure

Job description

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) applies the nursing process to support clients, residents, and patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people‑centered approach in acute, transitional, personal care home (PCH), primary health care, Public Health‑Healthy Living and/or home care. The RN/RPN works to the full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education, and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, the Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods, and actions to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values, and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail [e-mail].

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Provincial Emergency Department Orientation or equivalent.
• Safe Patient Handling Program (SPHP) & Violence Prevention Program (VPP) and any other courses mandatory for the area being worked in.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living, Home Care, Oncology/Cancer Care).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement, and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‑solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.