Nurse 2 - Operating Room

About This Role

This nursing role in the operating room involves providing professional registered nursing services to patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. The Registered Nurse administers prescribed medical treatments, takes a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitates coordination of patient care and discharge, all under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs
• Administer prescribed medical treatments
• Take a leadership role within the healthcare team
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge
• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit

Requirements

• 2 years current relevant clinical nursing experience
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Current CPR certification at the Targeted Responder Level and BCLS certification
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses
• Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
• Knowledge of Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Knowledge of nursing care related to clinical area
• Knowledge of 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
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
• Knowledge of principles of delegation
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• 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
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required

Nice to have:

• Recent related operating room experience in orthopedics and plastic surgery
• CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification
• Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 online course or equivalent Operating Room training/experience
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM)
• Competence in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values

Important Details

• Posting End Date: October 28, 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: November 13, 2026
• FTE: 0.50
• Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Non-Conforming
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015

Application Process

• 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.
• Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

About the Company

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations, united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.