DESCRIPTION:

Registered Nurse, Day Surgery

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba, or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification/ Required Policy GA 11-50
• Two (2) years experience in the last five (5) years in Critical Care Setting required (PACU, ICU, ER, UC or equivalent)
• Recent relevant experience in Day Surgery preferred
• Experience in rural nursing and/or medical/surgical nursing preferred
• Current certificate in Procedural Sedation preferred
• Knowledge of pre and post-operative care of patients preferred
• ACLS education required or successful completion within three (3) months of employment
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with practice and nursing standards
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

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