Requisition ID: 387238
Position Number: 20007200
Posting End Date: August 29, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: OR Child Health
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 09/29/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the O.R. Manager, Health Services, the incumbent is responsible for: promotion and compliance with the HSC mission, objectives, goals, policies and procedures for perioperative nursing; providing a continuity of care throughout the perioperative period, using scientific and behavioral practices with the eventual goal of meeting the individual needs of the patient undergoing surgical intervention. (Expected practice behaviours include assessment, planning, implementation of perioperative nursing interventions and evaluation.) In addition, the incumbent participates in continuing education activities directed towards personal and professional growth and development; participates in research activities that support and enhance perioperative nursing practice and in departmental Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.

EXPERIENCE

• Current related perioperative nursing experience/training required or successful completion of an accredited program in Operating Room Nursing.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Requires effective communication skills to facilitate decision-making and problem-solving.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical setting.
• Ability to function in stressful situation.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Constant walking, standing, bending and stooping.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as beds, wheeled equipment such as microscopes, compressed gas tanks, etc.
• Stands for sustained periods.
  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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Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process