General Duty Nurse (N2) - Interventional Radiology

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Health Services (and utilizing the Clinical Resource Nurse as resource for clinical practice issues), the incumbent is responsible for:

• Supporting, participating in and practicing within the mission/philosophy, objectives and policies of the Health Sciences Centre's clinical programs and the individual unit.


• Functioning as a scrub or circulating nurse assisting the interventional radiologist in the vascular and neurovascular rooms.


• Functioning as an Registered Nurse (RN) monitoring patient hemodynamics and collecting and analyzing data during diagnostic interventional procedures.


• Delivering patient care in a manner that reflects professional nursing practice while demonstrating effective communication and teaching skills with patients, family and staff.


• Demonstrating interest and participation in professional development activities.

Experience

• Minimum two years recent experience in Interventional Procedures or Emergency or Critical Care nursing required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).


• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  
  
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  
  
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  
  
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  
  
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  
  
  • Principles of delegation.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.


• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.


• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.


• Employees in this area are required to wear a lead apron (weighing 15-20 lbs.) continuously during hours of work.


• Must be available to return to the Centre within 45 minutes for on call/stand-by coverage.