Registered Nurse 2 - Renal Resource Team

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Clinical Practice Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) provides 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 health care team, and coordination of patient care and discharge.

Experience

• Recent dialysis experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• CRNM registration/eligibility for registration required.


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

Qualifications and Skills

• Bilingualism required (ability to understand and speak English/French). **


• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

**The candidate must be able to understand and speak French at a proficiency level that allows them to sustain varied in-depth conversations with patients and families. Language proficiency will be evaluated in order to assess the applicant’s proficiency level. For more information on the required proficiency level, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Le candidat doit pouvoir comprendre et parler le français afin de soutenir une variété de conversations avec les patients et les familles. Une évaluation de la maîtrise de la langue sera effectuée dans le but de vérifier le niveau de compétence du candidat. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet du niveau linguistique, veuillez communiquer avec le service des Ressources humaines.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

The successful applicant will be required to support Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and will receive a three (3) week orientation to the PD unit.

Physical Requirements

Note: Please be advised that there are staggered start and finish times for day and evening shifts on this unit:

• Day shifts are between the hours of 0730 and 1545.


• Evening shifts are between the hours of 1130 and 2345.


• There are also standby on call shifts on this unit.