General Duty Nurse (N2) - NICU

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Health Services, 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. The RN demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training at Health Care Provider Level
• 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 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
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• 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
• Satisfactory employment record
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position including manual dexterity
• Moderate to heavy physical effort
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check

Nice To Haves

• Recent, related, experience (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred)
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM)
• Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values

Responsibilities

• Providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs
• Providing independent nursing services
• Administering prescribed medical treatments
• Taking a leadership role within the healthcare team
• Facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level