Registered Nurse (N2) - Urgent Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

4d • 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 (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

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of WRHA Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO) training Level 1 within (2) months of date of hire with remaining level 2 and 3 completed within (12) months of hire and all other required training within 24 months.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training at the Healthcare Provider level 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 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 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.
• Proficiency with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent, related, experience is an asset.
• Current Emergency nursing experience preferred.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Appropriate Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for program area is an asset.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training an asset.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training an asset.
• Trauma Nursing Core course (TNCC) an asset.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric course (ENPC) an asset.
• Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care (EPICC) Foundations course an asset.
• Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care (EPICC) Trauma course an asset.
• Preference will be given to those applicants 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.
• Administering prescribed medical treatments.
• Providing a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree