Nurse II

Job summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, residents, and clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Practice within professional scope and competencies, follow applicable nursing ethics and legislation, maintain relevant position competencies, and perform other assigned duties.

Job details

Qualifications Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training Two (2) years equivalent full time experience in working with vulnerable populations (i.e. Mental Health, Addictions/Recovery, and homelessness populations). Knowledge of and experience in working with individuals engaged in addictions recovery and treatment. A minimum of one (1) year experience with individual and group counselling; minimum one year nursing experience; proven knowledge of current nursing theory and practice. Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care Position Summary Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Nurse II provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Nurse IIs recognize and fulfill their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, The College of Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice, the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act, and other Provincial and Federal legislation. Responsibilities The Nurse II is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) or the Registered Psychiatric Nurse Act of Manitoba. The Standards of Practice (CRNM or CRPNM) Entry level competencies for RNs or RPNs Professional Code of Ethics Obtain and maintains the relevant competencies for the position offered by PMH Other duties as assigned

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, residents, and clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Practice within professional scope and competencies, follow applicable nursing ethics and legislation, maintain relevant position competencies, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Requires active or eligible Manitoba RN or RPN licensure, current Basic Cardiac Life Support training, and at least two years of full-time-equivalent experience working with vulnerable populations. Candidates must also have nursing and counselling experience, addictions recovery knowledge, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, computer skills, and the ability to apply current nursing theory and make effective care decisions.

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Care
• Addictions Recovery
• Mental Health
• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Suicide Intervention
• Clinical Nursing Skills
• Nursing Decision-Making
• Electronic Software Programs
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Vulnerable Population Support
• Professional Nursing Standards

Job areas

• Healthcare

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