Nurse 2 - Nursing Fort Garry

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to clients in the community, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team and facilitating coordination of client care and discharge. These services may be provided in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

Requirements

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 the Employer policy.
Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.
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 Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies.
Knowledge of Scope of practice document 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 community nursing.
Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).
Ability to delegate & assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated and assigned 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.
Knowledge of 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/assignment.
Knowledge of Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
Satisfactory employment record required.

Nice To Haves

2 years related recent experience preferred.
CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.
Additional wound care and chronic disease management education 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 of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to clients in the community, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
Administers prescribed treatments.
Takes a leadership role within the healthcare team.
Facilitates coordination of client care and discharge.
Provides services in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.