Influenza Nurse (N2)

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director or designate, and as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Participating, assessing for and providing the influenza vaccine.

Experience

• Minimum of one year nursing experience 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 Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with WRHA 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.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of carrying out clinical skills.


• Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community/clinical settings.