Registered Nurse

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Eriksdale; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Eriksdale Personal Care Home provides comprehensive nursing care to residents in accordance with standards and policies. The RN may direct Health Care Aides, unit clerks, and other nurses when charged with responsibilities.

The role upholds ethical practice under provincial standards and the RN Act. The position supports geriatrics and dementia care in a long-term care setting, with nights as anticipated and a 0.50 FTE

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with CRNM or CRPNM or eligible.
• Current BLS training as delineated by policy GA 11-50.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills.
• Basic computer and electronic software knowledge.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred.
• Ability to make effective nursing care decisions.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills and teamwork.
• Physical ability to perform the job.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients.
• Provide clinical direction to Health Care Aides, unit clerks, RNs and LPNs when assigned charge.
• Practice in accordance with ethical standards and professional obligations.
• Maintain documentation and comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Physical ability

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (CRNM/CRPNM)

Job description

Requisition ID: 414384

Position Number: ERIRNPCH_16

City: Eriksdale

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Eriksdale Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Nights

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/ residents /clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction to Health Care Aides, Unit Clerks, other RN IIs and LPNs when the RN is assigned charge responsibilities. The Registered Nurse recognizes and fulfills their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, The College of Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice, the scope of practice as defined by the Registered Nurses Act, and the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act, and other Provincial and Federal legislation. The position of Registered Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba, or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification/ Required Policy GA 11-50.
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with practice and nursing standards.
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Physical ability to perform the job.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.