Nurse 2 – After Hours

Job title: Nurse 2 – After Hours

Job description: Requisition ID: 257641

Position Number: 20021397

Posting End Date: June 9, 2021

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: PRIME – Misericordia Health Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-002

Anticipated Start Date: 07/02/2021

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $35.669, $36.914, $38.163, $39.464, $40.736, $42.056

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

PRIME is a community-based health program dedicated to supporting community dwelling seniors to continue living in their homes, through the provision of an all-inclusive program of care including: a day centre, primary health clinic, intense case management, access to an interdisciplinary team, Home Care coordination and after-hours support. Program staff’s scope of responsibility will extend beyond the walls of the program premises, and will not be limited to the participants’ days of attendance. The team works in partnership with seniors and their families, home care and other health agencies and sectors that maintain and promote the health of the senior population residing in community settings. There is a strong emphasis on inter-professional collaboration, particularly teamwork and communication. The incumbent is directly responsible to the Manager or designate. May be responsible for providing direction to other nurses, students, and health-care aides in the performance of participant care. Collaborates with health-care staff in the program and in the community in the provision of care to participants with complex and unpredictable health needs. . The registered nurse provides care, both within the PRIME day program and health clinic and in the community, within the scope of practice of a registered nurse including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the health-care team, facilitating coordination of participant care, and conducting intake assessments and home visits. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies Manager or designates (e.g. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Experience

• Recent related experience with chronic illness and chronic care management, geriatrics and complex continuing care and/or community nursing is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certified nurses preferred.
• Advanced preparation in gerontology would be an asset.

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 Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver‘s license and possess a vehicle to conduct home visits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Nursing care knowledge related to geriatrics and complex continuing care. Principles of Routine Practices.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Principles of delegation.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual participant or a group of participants.
• Ability to delegate care appropriate 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 health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of participants, family member(s) and staff.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.
• May requires shift work or extended working hours.
• Position involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting participants and equipment.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above. As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified. In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

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 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, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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.

Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:01:02 GMT