• Start here: Create a profile on Health Careers Manitoba. Set up alerts for Winnipeg or your desired region. sharedhealthmb.ca/careers
• Browse: Check Indeed.ca for private care home or clinic postings.
• Consider: Look into the Provincial Travel Nurse Team if you are open to travel within the province for higher pay.
• Network: Keep an eye on the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) website for news on the current nursing landscape, which can inform where you might want to work.

The need for nurses in Manitoba, including Winnipeg, is incredibly high right now. The province is actively seeking to fill vacancies across the board to reduce wait times and improve patient care. The government and health authorities are putting a lot of effort into recruiting, so it's a very promising time to look for nursing work here.

Here’s a breakdown of where the needs are and what is required to join the workforce.

Where is the Need?

The short answer is: everywhere.

• Winnipeg: As the major urban center, Winnipeg has the highest volume of patients and a massive need for staff in its hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health settings. You'll find many postings for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).
• Rural and Northern Manitoba: The need in smaller communities is even more acute. Health authorities like Prairie Mountain Health (western Manitoba), Southern Health-Santé Sud, and the Northern Health Region are actively recruiting. Working in these areas often offers a broader scope of practice and the chance to become an integral part of a close-knit community. The province has a "Provincial Travel Nurse Team" specifically designed to send nurses to these high-need areas with attractive financial incentives.

What Types of Nurses are Required?

The system needs all hands on deck. You will find abundant opportunities for:

• Registered Nurses (RNs): The backbone of hospital care.
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): Essential in hospitals, long-term care, and community settings.
• Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs): In high demand for mental health services across the province.
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Increasing demand for NPs in primary care and specialized roles to improve access to care.
• Health Care Aides (HCAs): While not nurses, they are a critical part of the care team, and there is a huge need for them, especially in long-term care.

High-Demand Specialties: While generalist nurses are needed everywhere, certain specialties have an even more critical shortage:

• Critical Care (ICU)
• Emergency