General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - Ck3 Surgery

Requisition ID: 341648

Position Number: 20038208

Posting End Date: July 27, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: CK3 - Pediatric Surgery

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-SHEO

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/19/2023 - 11/04/2024

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient Care, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Recent pediatric surgery and burn experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a relevant post basic program may be required.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of:
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Principles of delegation.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.

The successful applicant must demonstrate medication calculation competency during orientation as per Children’s Hospital Policy No. 100.30.109.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.