Position Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families in a safe environment. Functions as a proficient nurse (Benner, Novice to Expert Nursing Theory) within the competency checklist of the assigned unit. Accountable for effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team, ensuring patients' comfort, safety and personal care. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include wearing a respirator that requires a clean‑shaven face.

This is a union position.

FTE: 1.0 – 8 HOURS – DAYS

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Practice: Performs comprehensive assessment on assigned patients; assesses patient condition thoroughly using information obtained from physician, health team members, family and diagnostic measures; recognizes signs and symptoms indicating real and potential problems; distinguishes between clinically relevant and irrelevant data; identifies patient and family knowledge level and understanding of illness and managing health and identifies language and learning barriers; recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and changes in hemodynamic status consistent with unit standards; develops individualized comprehensive documented plan of care for all patients; accurately identifies patient needs based on interpretation of observations and clinical knowledge and judgment; sets priorities and makes decisions in a timely manner; incorporates evidence‑based care in the development of the patient’s plan of care; implements patient care; demonstrates competency in performing safe nursing care for patient population based on unit standards; relates interventions to patients’ condition and recognizes interrelationships of patient problems (actual and potential) and pathophysiology; logically sequences nursing care to meet patient needs within defined time frames; displays understanding of standard pharmacological agents used in treating patient conditions in the assigned unit and safely administers medication according to policy; includes ongoing patient education within care delivery, includes wellness strategies, and keeps patient informed of the treatment modalities; recognizes, reports and corrects unsafe practice; demonstrates primary concern for infection control and patient safety, including utilization of “time outs” prior to procedures; independently utilizes complex equipment and supplies; solves, troubleshoots and corrects equipment handling and care; recognizes and intervenes in life‑threatening patient situations; ICU only: manages hemodynamics requiring titrations of multiple pharmacological infusions; recovers CT surgery patients in the first 24 h post‑operatively; Telemetry only: demonstrates efficiency in caring for patients pre/post catheterization and/or rapid‑evaluation chest pain patients meeting established time frames; demonstrates safe sheath removal and groin management; OR, Endoscopy, Catheterization Lab:



assists in patient preparation according to routine of the procedure to be done; keeps constant vigilance of movements and techniques of all personnel to ensure no break in aseptic technique; may be asked to scrub‑in to assist physician and perform hemodynamic monitoring of patient after being trained to act as a resource person at each skill; demonstrates safe sheath removal and groin management; OR only: circulates for general cases; able to scrub for minor procedures; circulates for major, specialty cases (ortho or heart cases); captures peri‑operative data for surgery registries; evaluates patient response to nursing care and medical regimen; continually monitors each patient’s response to treatment and consults with other health team members in modifying and re‑assessing the plan of care; promptly recognizes and interprets changes in patient’s physiological and psychosocial status and reports promptly to shift management and physician activating emergency response system as needed; communicates patient care concisely and completely; documents completely, per unit standards, patient history and physical assessment findings, ongoing observations and assessments and care delivered.

Documentation: Completed concurrently per unit standards; provides documented plan of care for all patients, updating and revising as needed; communicates pertinent findings to appropriate health personnel; keeps shift management informed; oral communication is professional and respectful using the SBAR format.

Leadership and Coordination: Contribute to administrative function of nursing unit; inspire harmonious teamwork, promote a positive work atmosphere; anticipate and recognize problem/conflict/crisis situations and actively engage in finding resolutions; practice within and promote legal responsibilities (Joint Commission, Title 22, Hospital Policy and Procedures); review, revise or develop nursing policies and procedures as directed; demonstrate understanding of organizational structure by utilizing chain of command appropriately; promote communication and cooperation among physicians, coworkers and other health team members; nursing practice reflects values of the hospital; demonstrate leadership, integrity, fiscal responsibility, teamwork, service excellence; support and promote unit and hospital goals; assist with development and implementation of unit goals and objectives; utilize organizational skills and effective cost containment methods in completing daily assignments; delegate responsibility appropriately considering overall unit needs and resources; contribute to staff meetings; meets expectation: 80 % attendance; exceeds expectation: above 80 % attendance; may work other shifts, weekends and/or on‑call; OR, Endoscopy, Catheterization Lab: must take call on a rotating basis with a 30‑minute response time; fulfill relief charge nurse responsibilities as assigned; maintain a clean, organized work environment; maintain departmental readiness at all times (i.e., restocking, equipment checks,



room preparation); offer suggestions for work improvement; ED only: serve as triage nurse; manage department flow as charge nurse or while in Fast Track; OR Only: using physician preference cards, ensure that OR room is ready prior to case start time; support and participate in hospital‑wide quality improvement program; report (written or verbal) unusual circumstances in a timely manner; identify topics/problems for process improvement study; participate in process improvement teams designing and analyzing changes; participate in quality improvement data collection as requested; make recommendations based on PI team findings; initiate actions with approval and guidance; incorporate quality improvement recommendations into clinical practice.

Professional Growth: Demonstrate role of professional registered nurse to other health team members, patients and public; foster desirable attitude and work habits through example of own qualified behavior and interest; respond to float assignments in a professional manner performing core nursing tasks; demonstrate flexibility as patient census and care needs change; complete assigned duties in a timely manner; independently perform assigned tasks; implement and promote change; recognize own knowledge level and limitations; seek out assistance, resources and references; maintain professional discretionary standards and confidentiality within hospital and community; utilize professional organization associated with specialty to increase unit‑specific clinical knowledge; act as educational resource; act as a preceptor and resource person; coordinate orientation for individual staff members as assigned and evaluate progress/additional learning needs, keeping documentation up to date according to department standards and keeping unit management informed; provide clinical instruction to unit staff as directed; support professional research; share current literature and research findings informally and formally with unit staff; incorporate current literature and research findings into clinical practice.

Qualifications
Education: Education required to qualify for license as a registered nurse. B.S.N. preferred.

Experience: To qualify as an RN III, must have 12 months of experience within the last three years within the specialty area. Clinical experience must enable the applicant to demonstrate clinical competencies, including demonstrating EKG rhythms by exam, within the probationary period.

Unit Specific: Medical‑Surgical, Orthopedic, Telemetry Units: Must have and maintain national certification in medical‑surgical care or critical care nursing. Classification as RN III in one specialty does not apply if transferring to another specialty area until requirements are met in the new specialty.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current California Registered Nurse License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA required

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required

Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Unit Specific: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required for Emergency, Pre‑Op, OR/PACU, and Endoscopy Department.

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📌 RN Staff 3 (Or - Ft) (Manitoba)
🏢 American Advanced Management
📍 Manitoba