General Duty Nurse (N2) - Central Lines

Under the direction of the Manager, Health Services, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Supporting, participating in and practicing within the mission/philosophy, objectives and policies of the Health Sciences Centre’s clinical programs and the individual unit.
• Functioning as a scrub or circulating nurse assisting the surgeon in the fluoroscopy suite with insertion of central venous access devices.
• Functioning as an R.N. monitoring patient hemo-dynamic status during the insertion process.
• Delivering patient care in a manner that reflects professional nursing practice while demonstrating effective communication and teaching skills with patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrating interest and participation in professional development activities.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required Employees in this area are required to wear a lead apron (weighing 10-15 lbs.) continuously during hours of work.

• Two years recent experience in acute medical/surgical nursing is required.
• Preference will be given to those with recent Central Line Insertion experience.
• Previous Operating Room experience would be an asset.
• Experience with procedural sedation, venipuncture would be an asset.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

• Completion of a recognized Adult Critical Care Course and/or Operating Room Nursing experience is preferred.

• 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 Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

• 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.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.