General Duty Nurse (N2) - Interventional Radiology

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager Health Services (and utilizing the Clinical Resource Nurse as resource for clinical practice issues), the incumbent is responsible for :

• Supporting, participating in and practicing within the mission / philosophy, objectives and policies of the Health Sciences Centre's clinical programs and the individual unit.
• Functioning as a scrub or circulating nurse assisting the interventional radiologist in the vascular and neurovascular rooms.
• Functioning as an Registered Nurse (RN) monitoring patient hemodynamics and collecting and analyzing data during diagnostic interventional procedures.
• Delivering patient care in a manner that reflects professional nursing practice while demonstrating effective communication and teaching skills with patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrating interest and participation in professional development activities.

Experience

Minimum two years recent experience in Interventional Procedures or Emergency or Critical Care nursing required.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

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 Regulated 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.
• Employees in this area are required to wear a lead apron (weighing 15-20 lbs.) continuously during hours of work.
• Must be available to return to the Centre within 45 minutes for on call / stand-by coverage.
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