Clinical Resource Nurse (LPN required) - Hemodialysis

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership and daily supervision to nurses and, as relevant, to other members of the inter-disciplinary collaborative team. The CRN assumes a leadership role in coordinating patient/resident/client care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient/resident/client care outcomes and promotes an interdisciplinary patient/resident/client centered approach to care based on best practice. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Minimum three years recent Nephrology Nursing experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.
• Certifications preferred depending on the clinical area.
• BLS required.
• Successful completion of a MNNC course is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the applicable nursing college.
• Current Manitoba registration with CLPNM in good standing required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to designated nursing area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and other pertinent software.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident/client or group of patients/residents/clients.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Hours of work are flexible and may include evening, night, or weekend shifts as required.