Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services - Critical Care/Medicine Information Management System, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Data collection in an Intensive Care/Medicine Unit and following-up with the wards and medical records department at various sites in the Region.
• Regular remittance of collection forms to a central data entry bank.
• Handling quality assurance processes that are data collection based.
• Participation in system reliability/validity testing processes.
• Participation in regular team meetings.
• Assisting with the training of new staff and in servicing of Intensive Care/Medicine Unit staff.
• Participation in other research projects that are database program related.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent Adult Intensive Care Nursing experience, required.
• Background in research methodology preferred.
• Previous experience data collecting for large databases, preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Recognized Adult Intensive Care Nursing Course preferred.
• Basic statistics course, preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Highly motivated with very strong organizational skills.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Willingness to adapt to new ideas, concepts and changes.
• Ability to function as a team player, functioning independently, but cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Basic computer skills required (i.e. knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications including: spreadsheets, word processing and database programs, internet and e-mail applications).

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable