Registered Nurse

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

Position Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) applies the nursing process to support clients, residents, and patients in achieving and maintaining their optimal level of health within a people‑centered approach in acute, transitional, personal care home (PCH), primary health care, public health‑healthy living and/or home care. The RN/RPN works to the full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises appropriate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions on unusual matters, functioning in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Education

SCHIPP & VPP and any other courses that are mandatory for the area being worked in.

Certification and Licensure

Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba / College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living, Home Care, Oncology/Cancer Care).

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.

Current Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‑solving while contributing to program improvement.

Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.

Strong organisational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.

Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.

Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to the practice area.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.

Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.

Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

EEO and Diversity
Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Background Check
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

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