Position Overview Experience
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Minimum 2 years recent PACU, critical care, acute surgical or resuscitation level emergency nursing experience required.
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Satisfactory employment record required.
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Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
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Appropriate C.N.A. Certification (or equivalent), for program area.
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Cardiac monitoring training is required, or agreement to obtain within 3 months of employment.
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Current ACLS certification is required, or agreement to obtain within 3 months of employment
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
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Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
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Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
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Knowledge of:
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College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
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Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
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Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
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Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
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Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
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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.
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Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
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Principles of delegation.
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Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
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Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
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Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
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Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
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Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
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Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
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Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
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Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
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Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
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Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
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Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
