General Duty Nurse; N2 - Diagnostic Imaging - Echocardiography

Position Overview

• Assessing patient status and determining which contrast should be used.
• Initiating I.V.’s as needed in assigned area.
• Assisting the Technologists as needed.
• Administering oral and IV sedation as needed in assigned area.
• Providing quality nursing care to patients.
• Providing close observation of patients during the administration of contrast media.
• Assessing the severity of an allergic reaction and administering proper medication (as ordered by a physician).

• Expertise in the establishment and management of IVs in patients is required.
• Recent related clinical nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous nursing experience in diagnostic imaging, preferred.

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.

• Expertise in moderate conscious sedation preferred.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program or modules may be required.

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.
• BCLS is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training preferred.

• Knowledge of:
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, tradition and values.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.

• Manual dexterity.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist technologists with patient transfers.
• Exposure to high noise levels and works near very strong magnetic fields.
• Electronic implants, prosthesis, ferromagnetic implants may not be compatible with this environment.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.