Manitoba Government Job Opportunities

General Duty Nurse

Nurse Regular/full-time; Term/part-time One regular full-time, one term part-time (0.5 EFT)

Manitoba Justice Women's Correctional Centre, Community Safety Headingley MB

Advertisement Number: 36700

Salary(s): . $35.55 - $41.92 per hour Plus Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date: November 10, 2020

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. Registered Nurse may be considered at the rate of: $ 35.55 to $ 41.92 hourly. Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 is available for eligible nurses willing to relocate to Manitoba to work. More information is available on the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund website. Introduction Consider a career in Correctional Nursing - This unique opportunity will be of interest to a dynamic and broadly-experienced nurse who would like to become a member of a professional medical unit that provides assessment and treatment to clients within a correctional environment. WCC is currently searching for one regular full-time and one term part time (0.5 FTE) Registered Nurse (RN/RPN). This environment is highly autonomous and requires nursing staff to work independently and in consultation with the on-call physician. The successful candidates 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), or 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: Essentials: 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 Medical Supervisor and Health Service Manager in the correctional centre. Responsibilities include: responding to emergency situations; assessment of immediate acute and chronic health care needs including health stabilization; medical examinations; inmate/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 inmates; 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. Some weekend and shift work will be required.