Nurse 2 - Day Surgery

Requisition ID: 343922

Position Number: 20053190

Posting End Date: September 4, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Concordia Hospital

Department / Unit: Day Surgery - CGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-WCHREO

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $39.233 , $40.604 , $41.977 , $43.407 , $44.809 , $46.260 , $47.185 , $48.129

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional registered nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the health care team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Concordia.

Experience

• 1 year current relevant clinical nursing experience an asset.
• Endoscopy experience required.
• A minimum of 1 year surgical experience preferred.
• Day surgery experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Appropriate C.N.A certification (or equivalent), for program area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications And Skills

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

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.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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