Nurse 2 - PACU

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

8d•$43 - $53•Onsite

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 Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse provides professional registered nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the health care team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Concordia.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years recent PACU, critical care, acute surgical or resuscitation level emergency nursing experience required.
Satisfactory employment record required.
Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
Appropriate C.N.A. Certification (or equivalent), for program area.
Cardiac monitoring training is required, or agreement to obtain within 3 months of employment.
Current ACLS certification is required, or agreement to obtain within 3 months of employment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
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)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
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.
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.
Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

Provides professional registered nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs.
Administers prescribed medical treatments.
Takes a leadership role within the health care team.
Facilitates coordination of patient care and discharge.
Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Concordia.