General Duty Nurse (N2) - Critical Care - Repost

Requisition ID: 342934

Position Number: 20808843

Posting End Date : September 11, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Surgical Intensive Care Unit - HSC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-SHEO

Anticipated Start Date: 09/29/2023

FTE: 0.80

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.

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 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

• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Recent, related, experience is required.
• Current ICU experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of the Winnipeg Critical Care Nursing Education Program or equivalent ICU program/training.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Basic Life Support training at the Health care provider level is required.
• Appropriate CNA certification for program area is an asset.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support training an asset.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Qualifications And Skills

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

Physical Requirements

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

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.