Clinical Nurse Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced nurse to enhance community health. This role requires a Master's of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing and at least five years of clinical experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential. Join us to make a difference in patient care and support healthcare teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent clinical experience in nursing roles.
• Active registration on the register of practicing nurses required.
• Preference for candidates competent in an Indigenous language.

Responsibilities

• Support the health of community members through nursing.
• Maintain effective communication with healthcare team.
• Implement change effectively within the healthcare environment.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Competency in managing technology

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated leadership ability

Knowledge of research process

Interpersonal relationships

Ability to teach

Adapting quickly to changing situations

Group facilitation skills

Education

Master's of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

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Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum five years of recent clinical experience in a variety of nursing roles relevant to the position.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master's of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with graduate course work in research methods required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Individual is responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration on the register of practicing nurses as per The Registered Nurses Act/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Competency in managing technology in healthcare systems.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
• Ability to foster interpersonal relationships including effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated effective group facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach at individual and group level.
• Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to clinical practice.
• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses/Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, if not a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Principles of collaborative practice.
  • Advanced nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.