Influenza Nurse (N2)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

About The Position

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. Under the general supervision of the Director or designate, and as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for participating, assessing for and providing the influenza vaccine.

Requirements

Minimum of one year nursing experience required.
Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
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.
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.
Physically capable of carrying out clinical skills.
Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community/clinical settings.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered 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.