Nurse 2 - Home Care Nursing

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver community nursing services. This role requires essential qualifications including a nursing degree and relevant certifications. With a commitment to patient care and community health, you will provide nursing services to clients with complex health needs across various settings. Eligible candidates may receive an annual incentive of up to $2,000. If you are passionate about improving healthcare delivery in the community, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program is required.
• Must maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• Two years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients in the community.
• Administer prescribed treatments and coordinate client care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to WRHA mission and values.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritize care

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

Registered Nursing education program

CNA Community Health Nurses Certification

Wound care and chronic disease management education

Tools

CPR Training

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services

Department / Unit: Home Care Nursing

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/11/2025 - 03/31/2026

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to clients in the community, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team and facilitating coordination of client care and discharge. These services may be provided in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

Experience

• 2 years related recent experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.
• Additional wound care and chronic disease management education preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies.
  • Scope of practice document as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).
• Ability to delegate & assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated and assigned care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Principles of delegation/assignment.
• Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.

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

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.