Position Overview

Provides registered nursing services for residents, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.

These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitation coordination of resident care and discharge.

Is a member of an interdisciplinary resident care team and works with residents and families, medical professional and support staff to achieve the mission of MCH for quality resident care.

Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the Home.

Utilizes a continual process of assessment and evaluation skills, providing restorative, rehabilitative and personal nursing care on a resident care unit.

May be responsible for directing other nurses, students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance of resident care.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a Personal Care Home/Respite Program an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing Education Program.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing an asset.
• Advanced certificate in gerontology an asset.
• Certificate plus/or additional education related to nursing management.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Manitoba (CRPNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident to 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-developments opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MDS.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English; both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be flexible.
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work in a rapidly changing internal and external environment.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting residents and equipment.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic material, noise, allergens, blood, feces, body fluids, etc.