Clinical Resource Nurse - Concordia Place (382091)

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of and in collaboration with the Manager Health Services the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for providing clinical expertise to nurses. The CRN assumes a leadership role in coordinating patient care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care outcomes and promote an interdisciplinary patient centered approach to care based on best practice. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision values goals and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in long term care within the last 5 years required.
• Recent experience in skin and wound management required.
• Experience in staff education preferred.
• Experience in Resident and family education/counseling preferred.
• Experience in dementia care/P.I.E.C.E.S preferred.
• Experience in end of life care preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing (Mental Health) education program required.
• BNBScMH or BScPN is preferred. Successful completion of a relevant post basic program may be required or preferred in designated areas.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
• C.N.A Certification in Gerontology or equivalent or willing to obtain within 3 years.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for RPNs in Mental Health.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for RPNs in Mental Health.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act for RPNs in Mental Health.
  • 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.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrated effective organizational interpersonal critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement change.
• Proficient with computers software programs and applications such as Windows Word processing spreadsheets and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Hours of work are flexible and may include evening night or weekend shifts as required.