Nurse 2 - Trainee, Hemodialysis

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager 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. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Requirements

A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience required.
Satisfactory employment record required.
Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
Successful candidates will be required to enroll in the Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course.
Prior to beginning the MNNC, must complete a pre-study and pass an exam on the basis of the pre-study program.
The Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course is a full time nine-week training program with a period of theory, labs and clinical experience followed by 1008 (equivalent to 6 months full time) hours of work experience in dialysis.
Successful candidates will be responsible for payment of tuition and purchase of required textbook/reading materials for the program.
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.
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.
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

Providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
Independent nursing services.
Administration of prescribed medical treatments.
Leadership role within the healthcare team.
Facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge.
Demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.