General Duty Nurse (N2) Diagnostic Imaging Echocardiography

Requisition ID: 405978

Position Number:

Posting End Date: July 6 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site:Shared Health -St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - Echocardiography

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $42.985 $44.487 $45.992 $47.558 $49.095 $50.684 $51.697 $52.732

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist Manager or Clinical Resource Nurse the incumbent is responsible for:

• Assessing patient status and determining which contrast should be used.
• Initiating I.V.s as needed in assigned area.
• Assisting the Technologists as needed.
• Administering oral and IV sedation as needed in assigned area.
• Providing quality nursing care to patients.
• Providing close observation of patients during the administration of contrast media.
• Assessing the severity of an allergic reaction and administering proper medication (as ordered by a physician).

Experience

• Expertise in the establishment and management of IVs in patients is required.
• Recent related clinical nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous nursing experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.

Special Training:

• Expertise in moderate conscious sedation preferred.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program or modules may be 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 Employer policy.
• BCLS is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • 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 Systems (WHMIS) Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs tradition and values.
• Demonstrates 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 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.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist technologists with patient transfers.
• Exposure to high noise levels and works near very strong magnetic fields.
• Electronic implants prosthesis ferromagnetic implants may not be compatible with this environment.

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.

Interested candidates should selectthe Apply icon below to upload their cover letter resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers in partnership with the Indigenous community are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1