Clinical Resource Nurse - Urgent Care

Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the Manager Health Services, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for providing clinical expertise to nurses. The CRN assumes a leadership role in coordinating patient care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care outcomes and promote an interdisciplinary, patient‑centered approach to care based on best practice. The CRN demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region, facility, and unit.

Experience

Minimum three years of recent related nursing experience; specific recent experience may be required in designated areas.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing (Mental Health) education program required.

BN, BScMH, or BScPN preferred. Successful completion of a relevant post‑basic program may be required or preferred in designated areas.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Maintain and provide proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).

Active participation in professional associations (e.g., Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba) preferred.

CPR training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of:

College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for RPNs in Mental Health.

Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for RPNs in Mental Health.

Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.

Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.

Legislated acts including PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, WHMIS, and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).

Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

Principles of delegation.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Preference to applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledgeable in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.

Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.

Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.

Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.

Ability to recognize and pursue self‑development opportunities.

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.

Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Ability to implement change.

Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, Word, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Hours of work are flexible and may include evening, night, or weekend shifts as required.

Employment Conditions
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 months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Accommodations
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Diversity & Inclusion
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.

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