Position Overview Experience
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1 year previous experience in providing rehabilitative, long-term care or chronic care to patients/residents is preferred.
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Grade X.
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Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities.
- Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
- Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
- Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
- Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
- Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
Physical Requirements
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority