Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Winnipeg seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing advanced clinical care, promoting health, and integrating medical knowledge into practice. Candidates should possess a Master's in Nursing and have significant clinical experience, particularly in primary care. This position offers a chance to impact community health positively while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years clinical nursing experience, preferably in primary care.
• Competency in an Indigenous language and knowledge of Indigenous customs are assets.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced nursing and medical theory to provide clinical care.
• Facilitates problem-solving among staff and patients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Education

Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream

Tools

Healthcare Technology Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 381021

Position Number: 20018955

Posting End Date: May 21, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Winnipeg West

Department / Unit: AWW Primary Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 21/04/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $63.646, $66.263, $68.876, $71.697, $73.848, $76.064

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services, and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Team Manager, as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP):

1. Applies advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents, and performing minor invasive procedures.
2. Contributes to knowledge development and the advancement of the nursing profession through current and relevant nursing and medical theory.
3. Integrates medical and advanced nursing knowledge into clinical practice.
4. Practices autonomously in health promotion and illness prevention, and demonstrates competence in planning, implementing, and evaluating complex care, including teaching others.
5. Facilitates problem-solving among staff, between staff and patients/residents/clients, and with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
6. Utilizes skills in consultation, collaboration, and systems management to provide effective care.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical nursing experience, preferably in primary care.
• Experience with clients with mental health and/or addictions is an asset.
• Experience linking between programs/organizations across sectors is an asset.
• Two years of practice in extended community health and primary care practice is an asset.
• Demonstrated competence in delivering primary care services to diverse client groups.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream, or equivalent approved by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Authorized to provide extended practice nursing care if competent and within the scope as endorsed by CRNM.
• Active participation in professional associations (e.g., ARNM) is preferred.
• Must maintain active registration on the RN Extended Practice Register of the CRNM.

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Competency in an Indigenous language and knowledge of Indigenous customs and traditions are assets.
• Proficiency with computers and healthcare technology systems.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Leadership skills and adaptability to changing environments.
• Ability to function effectively under stress and in demanding situations.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to facilitate groups, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 obtained within six (6) months prior to employment start date.

Employees may not hold multiple positions across the WRHA legal entity that total more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes various sites and programs.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a skills assessment during the interview process.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

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