Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum 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, engaging in ongoing education and maintaining competency in accordance with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, the Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods and in taking action on unusual matters, aligning work with the mission, vision, values, and policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Not applicable.

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

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

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and inquiring approach to problem‑solving and contributing to program improvement.
• Ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to the practice area.
• Respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency of both official languages required for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Respect confidentiality in paper, electronic and other formats.
• Good work and attendance record.

• 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 duties may require.

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

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.

Applicants must complete and maintain a 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.

Please include three work‑related references with your application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.