Job Description

Requisition ID: 343383

Position Number: 20090573

Posting End Date: August 28, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: CT Scanner - Nurses

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/02/2023 - 01/20/2025

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2024 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Radiologist or Chief Technologist, the incumbent is responsible for: assessing patient status and determining which contrast should be used; initiating I.V.\'s in CT and, as needed in MRI; assisting the Technologists as needed; administering oral and IV sedation in CT and MRI; 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 the Radiologist).

Experience

• Experise in the establishment and management of IV\'s in patients is required.
• Recent related clinical nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous C.T./MRI experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Expertise in moderate conscious sedation preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for 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.
• Current B.L.S. certification at the Targeted Responder Level 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, 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

• Good physical and mental health and manual dexterity.
• Providing assistance to move patients is expected.
• The incumbent is exposed to high noise levels and works in close proximity to very strong magnetic fields.
• Electronic implants, prosthesis, ferromagnetic implants may not be compatible with this environment.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 select the "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.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority