Registered Nurse - Acute

Registered Nurse - Acute (NRS-24-218)

Competition #:
NRS-24-218

Facility/Program:
Carman Memorial Hospital

Location:
Carman

Position Type:
Full-Time

Position Status:
Term

FTE:
1,0

Hours of Work:
7.75 hour shifts

Shift(s):
Days / Nights / Weekends

Union:
MNU

Start Date:
As soon as possible

End Date:
Apr 14, 2025

Closing Date:
Apr 18, 2024 @ 1600 hrs

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) (Home Care Services, Personal Care Home and/or Transitional Care) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people-centered approach in acute, transitional, personal care home (PCH), primary health care, public health- healthy living and/or home care. The RN/RPN works to full scope of practice engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Health Care, Public Health‐Healthy Living, Home Care Services)

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification

Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics

Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‐solving while contributing to program improvement

Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously

Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position

Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

Good work and attendance record

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.