Nurse 2 Labour Delivery Recovery

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital the Clinical Practice Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional registered nursing services for patients including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services administration of prescribed medical treatments a leadership role within the health care team and coordination of patient care and discharge.

Experience

• Recent Labour/Delivery/Recovery nursing experience or one (1) year combined mother-baby care experience required.
• Recent Operating Room nursing experience preferred.

**Nurses currently working on the unit will be deemed qualified.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 on-line course or equivalent Operating Room training/experience is preferred.

Applicants without previous Operating Room training/experience must successfully complete the AORN Periop 101 on-line course* within three months of the date of employment. Extensions to complete the course may be granted up to six (6) months in special circumstances.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current CRNM registration required.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program at a time scheduled by the employer or at a time mutually agreed upon between the nurse and the employer required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bilingualism required (ability to understand and speak English/French). **
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

**The candidate must be able to understand and speak French at a proficiency level that allows them to sustain varied in-depth conversations with patients and families. Language proficiency will be evaluated in order to assess the applicants proficiency level. For more information on the required proficiency level please contact the Human Resources Department.

Le candidat doit pouvoir comprendre et parler le français afin de soutenir une variété de conversations avec les patients et les familles. Une évaluation de la maîtrise de la langue sera effectuée dans le but de vérifier le niveau de compétence du candidat. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet du niveau linguistique veuillez communiquer avec le service des Ressources humaines.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Please be advised this position may be required to work evenings/weekends.