General Duty Nurse (N2) - Operating Room

General Duty Nurse (N2) - Operating Room

Expected expiry date: December 25 2024

Industries Healthcare, social assistance

Categories Maintenance, Engineering, Trades, Nursing

 Winnipeg, MB • Full time

Requisition ID: 372913

Position Number: 20021966

Posting End Date: December 31, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

Site: Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: Operating Room - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 01/17/2025 - 05/24/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $40.616, $42.035, $43.457, $44.937, $46.389, $47.891, $48.848, $49.826

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position 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, a leadership role 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.

Experience

● Current perioperative nursing experience required.

● Preference will be given to those with demonstrated current perioperative nursing experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

● Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

● Post-graduate perioperative nursing course preferred.

● CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred.

● Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 online course or equivalent Operating Room training/experience is preferred.

● Applicants without previous operating room training/experience must successfully complete the AORN Periop 101 online course* within three months of the date of employment. Extensions to complete the course may be granted up to six months in special circumstances.

*The WRHA Surgery Program offers basic orientation through the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Periop 101 Didactic course to successful applicants with no previous perioperative experience. This is an online, evidence-based, accredited course for new operating room nurses to learn the basic, core principles of practice. The successful candidate may be required to purchase the required textbook and reading material for this orientation course. Successful completion of the course within three months of their start date (prior to the end of their probationary or trial period) is a requirement.

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.

● Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of:

● College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.

●.Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.

● Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

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 System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

● Principles of delegation.

● 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.

● Demonstrated 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 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.

● Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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