General Duty Nurse – Patient Services

Health Careers Manitoba

. Provide professional registered nursing services to patients, including patients with complex and unpredictable health needs .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeWinnipeg • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing registered nursing services, including administering medical treatments and coordinating patient care. Possesses strong knowledge of nursing standards, ethics, and relevant healthcare legislation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nursing Education ProgramCRNM RegistrationCPR TrainingKnowledge of Nursing StandardsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Administering Medical TreatmentsNursing CareCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingComputer ProficiencyKnowledge of PHIAKnowledge of Mental Health ActKnowledge of WHMISKnowledge of Delegation PrinciplesKnowledge of Healthcare Team Roles

Soft Skills

Effective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationAbility to Prioritize CareAbility to Adapt QuicklyAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

WindowsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

CRNM RegistrationCurrent Criminal Records CheckCurrent Child Abuse Registry CheckCurrent Adult Abuse Registry Check

Industry Keywords

Canadian Nurses Association Code of EthicsRegulated Health Professions ActProtection of Persons in Care ActRoutine PracticesIndigenous Language Competence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional registered nursing services to patients, including patients with complex and unpredictable health needs
Provide independent nursing services
Administer prescribed medical treatments
Provide leadership within the healthcare team
Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge
Work under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services
Demonstrate commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region, facility, and unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required
Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required
Maintain and provide proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
CPR training requirements must comply with Employer policy
Recent, related experience is an asset; up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred
Satisfactory employment record required
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 under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
Knowledge of regional, facility, and unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
Knowledge of nursing care related to the clinical area
Knowledge of PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, WHMIS, routine practices, and other legislated acts
Knowledge of healthcare team roles and responsibilities
Knowledge of delegation principles
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize care for individual or groups of patients
Ability to respond to simultaneous demands
Ability to pursue self-development opportunities
Ability to work independently and as part of a 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
Proficiency with computers, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, required as a condition of employment
Current Child Abuse Registry Check required as a condition of employment
Current Adult Abuse Registry Check required as a condition of employment
Moderate to heavy physical effort required
Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pensionable Salary Enhancement: eligible nurses may earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period, effective April 1, 2025–March 31, 2027
Maternity/parental term position
Workplace accommodations available upon request during the assessment and selection process
Employment equity and workplace diversity support