RN/LPN/RPN - Provincial Travel Nurse Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Under the general supervision of the Manager- Provincial Travel Nurse Team the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing professional 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

• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing program or Psychiatric Nursing program is required.
• All positions require current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba.
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses, College of Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice and conduct.
• 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 assigned.
• 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 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

• Experience in Geriatrics and dementia care preferred.
• Experience in mental health and addictions care 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 in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) preferred.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support ) preferred.
• Successful completion of the MNNC (Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course) or a post-basic Nephrology Nursing program is required.
• EPICC Trauma (Emergency Practice or Interventions and Care Canada) preferred.
• EPICC Foundations preferred.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) preferred.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support ) preferred.
• CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.
• Additional wound care and chronic disease management education preferred.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• ACoRN (Acute care of at Risk Newborns) preferred.
• CNA certification in Oncology preferred.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred.
• Certification of procedural sedation preferred.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree