General Duty Nurse (N2) - Child Health - Jl1 Emergency

Requisition ID: 342074

Position Number: 20083804

Posting E nd Date: August 04, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Emergency Child Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/25/2023 -05/15/2024

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2024 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

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 health care 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

• Preference will be given to those who have recent Emergency or Pediatric nursing experience and who have successfully completed a recognized ER/Critical Care Course.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• PALS certification 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).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of:
• Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

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

Physical Requirements

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

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.