Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

ActionmargueriteWinnipeg, Manitoba, CA

30+ days ago

Job description

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Graduate of approved Registered Nursing / Registered Psychiatric Nurse education program;
Current active practicing registration with CRNM / CRPNM;
Canadian Nursing Association Certification in Gerontological Nursing an asset;
Certificate in CPR; and
Experience in Gerontological Nursing.

Abilities and Skills :

Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required;

Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills;

Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills;

Demonstrates critical thinking / problem solving skills and decision making skills;

Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or a group of residents;

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 adapt quickly to changing situations;

Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions;

Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment;

Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and

Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable sector and Adult Abuse Registry Check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.

Knowledge :

Manitoba College Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses / Registered Psychiatric Nurses per relevant regulatory body;

Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses;

Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act;

Nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area;

Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team;

Principles of delegation; and

Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Safety and Health Act, other legislated acts, and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications.