Registered Nurse - Surgical/Obstetrics

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to provide comprehensive health support across various care environments. The ideal candidate will apply professional nursing practices to facilitate optimal health outcomes, exhibiting initiative and independent judgment. Candidates must possess a relevant license, BLS certification, and proficiency in both English and French. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering quality care to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and insured vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving optimal health through nursing process.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in work priorities.
• Engage in ongoing education maintaining competency.

Skills

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

Ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment

Effective oral and written communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Proficiency in English and French

Respect for confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Education

Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour

Mandatory area courses (SCHIPP & VPP)

Job description

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people‑centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health‑Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

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 full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, 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. The position functions in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values and policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and 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 (English and French) 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.

Education

• Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour.
• SCHIPP & VPP and any other courses that are mandatory for the area being worked in.

Certification, Licensure and Registration

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or 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 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

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.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.