DESCRIPTION:

Nurse Clinician, Pain Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required in a designated area.
• Certification from accredited educational program in relevant area.
• 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 Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• 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.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent clinical experience in relevant nursing specialty required.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• 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
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• May be required to work flexible hours
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Please refer the Job description for details