Nurse (N2) - Primary Care Fort Garry

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to provide health services in various settings, support clients with physical and mental challenges, and work in interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of relevant experience in primary healthcare and be a graduate of an approved nursing education program. Knowledge of Indigenous customs is preferred. This role requires a commitment to providing excellent health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of directly related experience in primary healthcare.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Must have CPR training in accordance with Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health services in various settings.
• Assist clients with physical and mental challenges.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of Indigenous customs

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: Primary Care Fort Garry

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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

Experience

• Minimum of two years of directly related experience in a primary healthcare, community health nursing, northern nursing, and/or ambulatory care nursing with an emphasis on primary care services (primary and secondary prevention, intervention, maintenance/support, and palliation).
• A combination of other nursing experiences would be considered.
• Experience with mental health counselling would be beneficial.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Certification in Diabetes or Asthma Education (or attained within 2 to 3 years of employment) 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.
• Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver‘s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Window, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Working knowledge of computers and keyboarding.
• Demonstrated clinical skill in physical examination and nursing intervention.
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Proven commitment to and knowledge of primary care and community health.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing duties related to position, including assisting clients with physical and mental challenges during clinic visits, lifting a variety of clinic equipment and teaching materials, and arranging meeting rooms for group teaching activities.
• May be required to provide primary care nursing services in a variety of clinic settings, including a primary care clinic site, temporary clinics in community settings, the client's home, and/or within a private physician practice.
• Owns or has access to transportation suitable for the performance of Primary Care Nurse (PCN) duties.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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, 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.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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