Registered Nurse

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Oakbank; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. When assigned charge responsibilities, the RN provides clinical leadership to HCAs, Unit Clerks, LPNs, and other RNs, in alignment with ethics, RHPA and provincial regulations.

Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to reconciliation and cultural safety; candidates with multilingual abilities are encouraged and certain

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and ability to apply them in practice.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams; strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical leadership to HCAs, Unit Clerks, LPNs and other RNs when assigned charge responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability per relevant ethics codes and RHPA regulations.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

RN/RPN licensure (Manitoba)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical records / computer literacy

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Kin Place Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.30

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 is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients/ residents /clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. When assigned charge responsibilities, the Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership to Health Care Aides (HCAs), Unit Clerks, Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), and other Registered Nurses. The Registered Nurse fulfills professional accountabilities by practicing in alignment with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) Practice Expectations, The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) Practice Expectations and scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Care Professions Act (RHPA) and applicable regulations, as well as relevant provincial and federal legislation. The Registered Nurse practices in a manner consistent with, and actively supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

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 Employer Provided and Required Certifications Policy GA-11-P-050.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to make effective and sound decisions related to nursing care.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and professional relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license, where required for the position.
• Demonstrated mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• 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.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• 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 Authorityvalues 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.