Registered Nurse

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); West Hawk Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Registered Nurse to support client health within a people-centered approach. This casual position at Red River Valley Lodge involves applying nursing practices across various care settings. Ideal candidates will have current registration with the College of Registered Nurses and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. The role requires flexibility for shifts and the ability to engage with a diverse population. Proficiency in both English and French is essential for designated positions.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current registration.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential for certain positions.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet job demands.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process to support clients in achieving health.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in determining work priorities.
• Maintain competency consistent with health policies and ethics.

Skills

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice

Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration

Conflict resolution skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural diversity respect

Education

Current active registration with the College

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 400987

Position Number: 218-715921070N226-99

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Red River Valley Lodge

Union: MNU

Department/Unit: Nursing/Long Term Care

Work Location: Red River Valley Lodge

City: Morris

Hiring Status: Casual

FTE: Casual

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 05/03/2026

Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/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 within 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, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises appropriate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions on unusual matters, functioning consistently with the mission, vision, values, and 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].

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• SCHIPP & VPP and any other courses that are 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).
• 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 in 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.

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.