Nurse - General Surgical

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, leadership within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

• Current surgical experience is preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program 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 in accordance with employer policy.

• Knowledge of:
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• RHPA – Regulated Health Professions Act, and related scope of practice.
• Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area.
• PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care, Mental Health Act, WHMIS, Universal Precautions, and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference given to applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients, respond to multiple demands, and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a team member; adapt quickly to changing situations; maintain concentration with interruptions; and function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers and common software such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY consider an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications.

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. A security check is considered current if 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Grace Hospital and other affiliated sites.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.