General Duty Nurse

Overview

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Women's Correctional Center (WCC) is located in Headingley, Manitoba. The Center was completed and opened in 2012. This is a multi-level security center. Candidates are asked to consider the following before applying: work schedule includes days, evenings and weekends. This environment is highly autonomous and requires nursing staff to work independently and in consultation with the on-call physician. The successful candidate will have the ability to make critical decisions, utilize standards of practice, policy and procedure as well as access resources while working alone. This is a challenging, fast paced environment providing a unique experience not seen in traditional nursing roles.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Nursing Licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector, Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Internal Security Check
CPR-HCP Certification
Satisfactory Certificate of Medical Fitness
Ability to work days, evenings and weekends is required

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Essential:

Experience performing clinical assessments
Experience with patient care planning
Effective verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience working independently
Ability to work as part of a team

Desired:
Experience in a similar environment such as emergency, medical, surgical or community programs
Knowledge of communicable diseases, main signs and symptoms of alcohol or drug misuse
Knowledge of Indigenous culture
Duties:
The incumbent will be a member of the health care team reporting to the Health Service Manager in a correctional center. Responsibilities include: responding to emergency situations; assessment of immediate acute and chronic health care needs including health stabilization; medical examinations; resident / staff education; administering of medication; treatment of illness / injuries; and crisis intervention. Triages and refers clients to appropriate health care professionals; develops treatment plans for residents; implements, assesses and refers to programs and interventions in cooperation with other professionals. As a member of the medical team, the incumbent must be able to work with considerable independence and without direct supervision. Weekend and shift work will be required.

Contact

Apply to:
Advertisement # 36025
Service Centre 1
Human Resource Services
1130-405 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 3L6
Phone: 204-945-3204
Fax: 204-948-7373
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

Job Details

Application End Date
Job ID
36025
Job Category
Health Care
Area of Interest
Health Care
Employment Type
Various
Job Location
Headingley, MB
Salary
NN1 $2,755.13 - $3,248.47 bi-weekly Plus Qualification Pay, if applicable.
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