Job Description

Requisition ID: 354540

Position Number: 20013306

Posting End Date: February 28, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Cardiac Sciences

Department / Unit: HCL

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 03/28/2024 - 09/04/2024

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required;On Call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $39.233, $40.604, $41.977, $43.407, $44.809, $46.260, $47.185, $48.129

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We\'re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

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 supervision of the Manager, Cath Lab, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Cardiologist with various cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures including: coronary angiograms; PTCA/CAS; RHC/LHC, shunt calculations and aortic and mitral valve areas; rotoblation, intraaortic balloon pump insertion, use of intravascular ultrasound, and temporary pacemaker implantation.

Experience

• A minimum two (2) years\' recent nursing experience required.
• Prior experience in ICU or a minimum of three (3) years in Adult Emergency Room is Required.
• Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program (CCNOP) theory and lab skills will be required if no applicants have the required ICU or Adult Emergency Room experience.
• Recent experience caring for acute patients in a clinical setting required.
• Prior experience using Mac Lab or related software preferred.

Special Training:

• Advanced Assessment course or equivalent education is preferred.
• Completion of Cardiac Pathophysiology; ECG Interpretation; Principles of Cardiac Catheterization courses is required.
• Successful completion of the three (3) courses will be required if no applicants have the required courses.

The successful completion of the above courses required will be scheduled and mutually agreed to between the nurse and the employer. The nurse is responsible for ensuring completion of the course within three (3) years of employment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration or eligibility for registration, with C.R.N.M. required.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Current B.L.S. certification required; current A.C.L.S. certification preferred.

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, manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity required.
• Employees working in this area are required to wear a Lead Apron weighing approximately 15-20 lbs. for prolonged periods during hours of work.

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

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Effective April 1, 2024, Golden West Centennial Lodge will also be part of the WRHA legal entity.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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