RN Rock Lake Hospital

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse (RN) applies the nursing process to support patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people-centered  approach  in 14 bed  Acute Hospital and Emergency Department. The RN works to full scope of practice engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Sante Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health- Sante Sud and Rock Lake Health District

EXPERIENCE 

Preference given to applicants with recent acute care experience (within 2 years)

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE / REGISTRATION

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code f Ethics
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that support quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area
• Given Cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• No hazardous or significantly unpleased conditions
• Shift work - nights , overtime and pick up off additional D/E shifts are available 

Rock Lake Health District in partnership with Southern Health-Sant Sud, and with the Indigenous community, is 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

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service changes incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance