Registered Nurse, Emergency

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Selkirk is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide comprehensive nursing care and support clinical leadership for the care team.

Ideal candidates hold Manitoba RN licensure, current BLS, and ER experience; English/French bilingualism is an asset. This 0.70 FTE position requires day and night shifts and is on-site at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Manitoba or eligible for active licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training
• Completed accredited Emergency or Critical Care course
• ER nursing experience (1 year) in last 3 years
• Proficiency with computers and electronic software
• Strong decision making and critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license where required
• Bilingual abilities in English and French are assets

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care per standards and policies
• Offer clinical leadership to HCAs, LPNs, and other RNs when assigned
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate patient care
• Maintain high standards of ethics and patient safety

Job description

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Emergency Department

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days; 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.

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.
• Successful completion of an accredited Emergency or Critical Care Course
• One (1) year Emergency Room experience as a Registered Nurse in the last three (3) years
• 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.
• 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.