Clinical Resource Nurse - Surgery - A3 Thoracic/Vascular/PCU-S

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the Manager Health Services, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for providing clinical expertise to nurses. The CRN assumes a leadership role in coordinating patient care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care outcomes, and promote an interdisciplinary patient centered approach to care based on best practice. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Requirements

• Minimum three years recent acute care, surgical nursing experience required.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of Critical Care course or Step-Down Training required.
• Successful completion of an Electrocardiagram (ECG) Monitoring & Rhythm Analysis course required.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Nursing care related to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement change.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Nice To Haves

• BN is preferred.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical expertise to nurses.
• Coordinating patient care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
• Promoting an interdisciplinary patient centered approach to care based on best practice.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Benefits

• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree