Registered Nurse - Underfill - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Altona; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud seeks a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide nursing care across acute, transitional and community settings in Altona. The RN/RPN will apply the nursing process, work with an interdisciplinary team, and uphold standards of practice and ethics according to RHPA.

This 0.58 FTE, in-person position requires flexibility for days, nights, weekends. As part of a diverse, community-focused health authority, the role emphasizes ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
• BLS certification current for applicable areas (acute, transitional, PCH, home care, etc.).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with vehicle and $1,000,000 liability insurance.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Autonomous decision-making

Ethics & confidentiality

Bilingual English/French

Education

SPHP & VPP training

Active RN/RPN registration (Manitoba)

Job description

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre, Altona

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.58

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75 / 11.63

Anticipated shift: Days; Nights; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Salary: As 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 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 the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the 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)

• Safe Patient Handling Program (SPHP) & Violence Prevention Program (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 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 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.

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.