Nurse Practitioner

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Nurse Practitioner in Manitoba, Canada. Responsibilities include providing primary health care, managing patients with chronic and acute conditions, and collaborating with other health professionals. Candidates must have a Master of Nursing and 4 years of relevant experience. Healthcare benefits and pension options are available.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension available

Nurse recruitment grants

Qualifications

• Must have active registration on RN (EP) register of the CRNM.
• Minimum of four years experience in a relevant nursing setting.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary health care services.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Work collaboratively with health care providers.

Skills

Management of chronic diseases

Proficient clinical skills in assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner stream

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring multiple Nurse Practitioners around our region! Positions available in Souris, Brandon, Swan River, Mobile bus and Rivers, MB! Part-time, full-time and casual positions all available! Join our team and apply now!

Nurse recruitment grants are available!

Position Summary

Working in Community and/or Long Term Care, the Nurse Practitioner applies advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and performing minor invasive procedures. Promoting healthy living, preventing illness/injury or disability, clinically managing acute and chronic illnesses and practicing collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings are key functions of this role. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care services to clients/residents and their families.

The Nurse Practitioner functions within the Vision and Mission of Prairie Mountain Health, and Primary Health Care Principles, along with the Registered Nurses Act - Extended Practice Regulation, Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on the Extended Practice Register, Competencies for the Registered Nurse (Extended Practice), and the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.

The Nurse Practitioner may provide itinerant services on the Mobile Primary Care Unit as well as to surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Active registration on the RN (EP) register of the CRNM
• Experience in management of chronic diseases and acute illnesses, including mental illness, in various settings (community, long term care, acute care)
• Minimum of four (4) years experience within the last six (6) of directly related experience in a primary care, long term care, community health nursing, northern nursing, and/or ambulatory care nursing setting with an emphasis in primary care services (primary and secondary prevention, intervention, maintenance, support, and palliation)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within the Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated leadership skills, expertise, and in-depth knowledge consistent with advanced nursing practice
• Proficient clinical skills in assessment, physical examination and nursing intervention
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Knowledge of community development principles and practice
• Ability to establish relationships based on mutual respect and trust
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles and practices
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all health care providers
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, and recognize when consultation is needed
• Must be competent with Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Healthcare benefits and pension available!

Please contact Jaime Burgoyne, Manager Health Services, Primary Health Care for any further questions.

We thank all who apply but only those qualified will be contacted for an interview.