General Duty Nurse; N2; Diagnostic Imaging​/Diagnostic Cardiac Testing; Echocardiography

Requisition : 409880

Position Number:

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health
- Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging
- Adult

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;

Evenings;

Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist, Manager or Clinical Resource Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for:

• 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).

Experience

• 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.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.

Special Training:

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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