Nurse 2 - PRIME

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Misericordia Health Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a registered nurse to join the PRIME program. The role involves providing nursing care in day program, health clinic, and community settings.

You will coordinate participant care, perform home visits, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support seniors in their homes. The incumbent will work in a term, in-person role with days and weekends shifts, and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to RHPA standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certified nurses preferred.
• Advanced preparation in gerontology would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within PRIME day program, clinic, and community.
• Lead coordination of participant care and intake assessments.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to support seniors at home.
• Perform home visits and administer prescribed treatments.

Skills

Nursing care knowledge

Geriatrics

Complex continuing care

Delegation

Prioritization

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Independence

Teamwork

Stress management

Self-development

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certified nurses preferred

Advanced preparation in gerontology would be an asset

Job description

• Requisition ID: 413638
• Position Number: 20024792
• Posting End Date: November 5, 2026
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: Misericordia Health Centre
• Site: Misericordia Health Centre
• Department / Unit: PRIME - Misericordia Health Centre
• Job Stream: Clinical
• Union: MNU
• Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/06/2026 - 10/04/2027
• Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
• FTE: 0.34
• Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015
• Salary: $42.985 , $44.487 , $45.992 , $47.558 , $49.095 , $50.684 , $51.697 , $52.732

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

PRIME is a community-based health program dedicated to supporting community dwelling seniors to continue living in their homes, through the provision of an all-inclusive program of care including: a day centre, primary health clinic, intense case management, access to an interdisciplinary team, Home Care coordination and after-hours support. Program staff's scope of responsibility will extend beyond the walls of the program premises, and will not be limited to the participants' days of attendance. The team works in partnership with seniors and their families, home care and other health agencies and sectors that maintain and promote the health of the senior population residing in community settings. There is a strong emphasis on inter-professional collaboration, particularly teamwork and communication. The incumbent is directly responsible to the Manager, Health Services or designate. May be responsible for providing direction to other nurses, students, and health-care aides in the performance of participant care. Collaborates with health-care staff in the program and in the community in the provision of care to participants with complex and unpredictable health needs. The registered nurse provides care, both within the PRIME day program and health clinic and in the community, within the scope of practice of a registered nurse including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the health-care team, facilitating coordination of participant care, and conducting intake assessments and home visits. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre's core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies Manager or designates (e.g. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Experience

• Recent related experience with chronic illness and chronic care management, geriatrics and complex continuing care and/or community nursing is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certified nurses preferred.
• Advanced preparation in gerontology would be an asset.

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 Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle to conduct home visits.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre's core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Nursing care knowledge related to geriatrics and complex continuing care. Principles of Routine Practices.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Principles of delegation.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual participant or a group of participants.
• Ability to delegate care appropriate and monitor outcomes of delegated 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 health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of participants, family member(s) and staff.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.
• May requires shift work or extended working hours.
• Position involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting participants and equipment.

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 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.