Nurse 2 - L4 Geriatric Assessment and Rehab

Qualifications

and Skills Demonstrates knowledge and support of: The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre. The Centre's Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct. Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts. 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). The Centre's policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Nursing care knowledge related to geriatrics and complex continuing care. Principles of Routine Practices. Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team. Principles of delegation. Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident or a group of patient/residents. Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care. 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 health care team. Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions. Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment. Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. Effective oral and written communications skills. Maintains confidentiality of patient/residents, family member(s) and staff.

Physical Requirements Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

• If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
• Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.
• The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
• Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
• Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
• Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.