Nurse 2 - Patient Services

Requisition ID: 341962

Position Number: 20083430

Posting End Date: August 2, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Grace Hospital

Work Location: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Ortho Trauma - GGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-WCHREO

Anticipated Start Date: 08/11/2023

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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.

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 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, related, experience is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with WRHA policy.

Qualifications And Skills

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

Physical Requirements

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

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.