HIV PRIMARY CARE NURSE (Permanent)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine Circles Community Health Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a Primary Care Nurse (PCN) to deliver HIV/STBBI-focused primary care within clinic, outreach, and community settings. This role emphasizes patient-centered, harm-reduction approaches and requires adaptability to diverse populations.

The PCN will support ongoing case management and provide backup nursing services, with exposure to electronic medical records and interprofessional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, with preference for fast-paced, independent practice settings.
• Strong health assessment and nursing intervention skills.
• Experience in prevention, STBBI and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; excellent communication.
• Proficient with EMRs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information and dynamic prioritization.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and the health impacts of colonization.

Responsibilities

• Provide low-barrier walk-in primary care and HIV/STBBI services.
• Support access to primary care, ongoing case management, and outreach settings.
• Back up case management or other nursing duties as needed.
• Work with a flexible schedule as shifts run between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical assessment

STBBI management

Independence

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Indigenous cultural awareness

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Registered with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

CPR certificate

RN Authorized Prescriber (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Under the direction of the Director of Primary Care the Primary Care Nurse (PCN) respectfully works with diversity including sexual and gender minorities, and across all ethnicities and cultural, spiritual, political, age, ability, family and economic circumstances. Using a client centered,

strength based, and harm reduction approach and with an emphasis on providing

HIV/sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) care, the PCN supports

access to primary care, ongoing case management and comprehensive

health care in clinic, the harm reduction supply Pit Stop, and outreach settings including community settings, shelters, encampments and client’s homes.

This HIV Primary Care Nurse position will focus on low barrier walk in and primary care ongoing services for people living with HIV and at risk for HIV and requires flexibility and adaptability. This position will provide backup for case management or other nursing services.

The job is a full-time, 77.50 hours per two-week period (including holiday pay hours). The regular work days for this position will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

The position is classified as Group Nurse IV, on the MNU salary scale (WCHREO 2024-2028 wage scale). A comprehensive benefit package is provided as per employee eligibility via HEB Manitoba.

A detailed job description stating all position duties and responsibilities is available upon request.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience. Preference will be given to those with clinical experience in fast paced and independent practice settings such as emergency departments, intensive care units and northern nursing stations.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in health assessments, physical examination, and nursing interventions
• Experience in prevention, STBBI and chronic disease management
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical charting systems and principles
• Demonstrated computer competency and experience working with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to manage inter-personal conflict in a respectful mannerRequires the ability to prioritize demands in an ever-changing, dynamic environment with attention to detail and effective organizational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families.

Required Education, Certifications

• Baccalaureate in Nursing from a recognized university or a combination of nursing diploma from a recognized college and clinical experience
• Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate

Preferred:

• Registered Nurse Authorized Prescriber, RN(AP) designation in reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens

Assets:

• Fluency in languages other than English

Proof of Immunization & Testing (required upon hiring)

• Measles
• Tuberculosis screening (TST)

Nine Circles encourages application from qualified First Nations and Métis persons, as well as qualified gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirit people.

Nine Circles thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.