Blood Management Nurse (N3) - Selkirk

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Technical Director - Blood Management Services and in collaboration with the other team members, the incumbent is responsible for

• Providing patient care including screening referrals, patient assessment, and implementation of Blood Management strategies under the direction of the Blood Management Medical Director and Manager. This includes administering intravenous iron treatments in a clinic setting and monitoring patients as outlined in the Blood Management Iron Clinic Guidelines.
• Participating and/or leading numerous committees. These committees work together to review, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing processes, policies, procedures, best practice guidelines, nursing standards, protocols, and training manuals. They also work on quality initiatives, risk management as well as special projects that are aimed at improving the continuum of care.
• Supporting provincial, regional and/or site nursing education teams in policy development, curriculum development, in servicing for safe administration of blood products.
• Data collection for evaluation of Blood Management Service patients and audits of transfusion practices.
• Participating in other research projects that are program related as required.
• Participation in Professional and Self- Development.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years recent related nursing experience required in acute medicine/ surgery or obstetrics.
• Previous experience with education, policy writing, and program development preferred.
• Previous experience in research of a clinical nature preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certificate in Patient Blood Management an asset.
• Training will be on site in Winnipeg (~2 weeks).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active 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.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

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, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritize care for individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• 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 health care team.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement change.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Public speaking experience is an asset.
• Current reference(s) may be required upon request.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• This position will be based in Selkirk but will be required to travel within the province as required.
• Shifts are M-F days, 3 days one week, 4 days the next – 6 week rotation.
  

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