Incentives and Benefits for Nurses

Manitoba has a number of incentives for health care workers in Manitoba, with some specific incentives for nurses.

General Incentives

• Shift premiums for working evening/night/weekend
• $3.00/hour shift premium for all paid hours worked in an Intensive Care Unit.
• $4.00/hour Shift Premium for all paid hours worked in an Emergency Department where ICU exists in the same facility.
• $2.00/hour shift premium for all paid hours worked in an Emergency Department (without ICU) or Urgent Care.
• $2.00/hour for all hours where nurse is assigned to triage duties in an Emergency Department/Urgent Care.
• Personal Wellness Leave of 2 days to support a nurse’s physical and mental wellness
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation based on years of service
• Overtime at double pay
• Overtime worked on statutory holidays at 2.5x pay
• Full Time incentive – full time nurses may be eligible for up to $10,000, active up to March 31, 2025
• Full Time Hours Salary Enhancement – nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn a pensionable premium of an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)
• Recruitment incentive – A nurse returning to employment from retirement or resignation may be eligible for up to $10,000, active up to April 1, 2025
• Generous health spending accounts
• Provincial Travel Nurse Team incentives
• Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund grants
• Nurse referral incentive of $1,000 per referral, active up to March 31, 2025
• *all incentives are subject to specific eligibility requirements
• The above nursing incentives have been negotiated as part of the latest collective agreement with Manitoba Nurses Union and are in effect until March 31, 2028 unless otherwise stated.

Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund

The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund (NRRF) offers financial incentives to support continuing education and encourage nurses to work in specific practice areas.

Licensure Reimbursement

Employees will be reimbursed for professional license or association membership fees in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 licensure years for eligible employees (those employed with an included employer, employed within the applicable 2023-24 and/or 2024-25 licensure year, and who provide proof of payment for eligible fees).

Incentives for Nurses Working in Critical Care

If you are looking for a learning opportunity and enjoy working in a dynamic care environment, consider becoming a Critical Care nurse:

How to apply for a Critical Care Nurse position

To become an ICU Nurse, you are required to complete the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program. You will be paid a full-time salary throughout your comprehensive training. To begin, apply directly to the facility of your choice for a Critical Care Nurse Trainee position (A minimum of one-year acute care experience working in surgery, medicine, emergency or cardiac care is preferred).

If you have already completed the CCNOP, have ICU training or have worked in critical care in the last five years, please apply for a nurse position (Nurse 2 – Critical Care) at the facility and/or critical care unit of your choice. For more information, visit the CCNOP webpage, speak with your manager or Chief Nursing Officer, or contact the site you wish to work at in the expanding Site Contact Menu below.

How to apply for a General ICU Nurse position

General ICU Nurses provide care for patients in ICU, acting as an extension of the units’ critical care nurses. General ICU nurses must complete a two –week orientation and are offered ongoing support to succeed in their role.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply for a General ICU Nurse position at the facility and/or critical care unit of your choice. For more information, visit the CCNOP webpage, speak with your manager or Chief Nursing Officer, or contact the site you wish to work at below.

For opportunities in Winnipeg, visit the job board and type “critical care” in the “Search by Keyword” field. Scroll through the results for the facility/unit and role that interests you.

For opportunities in Brandon, contact:

Seema Roberts
204-578-4170
[email protected]

Site Contacts

Grace Hospital
Trudy Nernberg
204-792-9109
[email protected]

Health Sciences Centre
Catherine Campbell
204-787-4755
[email protected]

St. Boniface Hospital
Sarah Gilchrist
204-235-3084
[email protected]

Brandon Regional Health Centre
Seema Roberts
204-578-4170
[email protected]