Clinical Resource Nurse - Charge Nurse

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing preferred
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurses in the province of Manitoba
• A minimum of three (3) years within the past five (5) years applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit of supervision
• Certifications preferred in:
  Trauma Nursing Core Course and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Evidence of Management and/or Nursing Leadership Education
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Must be competent with Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing preferred
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurses in the province of Manitoba
• A minimum of three (3) years within the past five (5) years applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit of supervision
• Certifications preferred in:
  Trauma Nursing Core Course and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Evidence of Management and/or Nursing Leadership Education
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Must be competent with Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients

Under the general supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and/or Care Team Manager, and while demonstrating a commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Prairie Mountain Health, the Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of patient/resident/client care by: providing expert nursing care to residents; guiding nursing staff and Health Care Aides; performing charge nurse functions;

advancing nursing practice; networking with physicians and performing other related duties as assigned.

Nurse III’s recognize and fulfill their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and the scope to practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

Overview:

• Co-ordinates patient care activities with the health care team in a prioritized and planned approach to achieve pre-established patient care outcomes.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients and families as necessary.
• Makes patient care judgments with other members of the patient care team by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as evidenced in documented nursing care plans.
• Provides support and feedback to patient care team in the implementation of individualized nursing care.
• Maintains current knowledge of patient status within the unit/clinical area; notifies appropriate personnel of any significant unusual situations.
• Assists in the effective and efficient provision of staff resources to meet patient needs in the unit/clinical area (For example, day to day shift…