Nurse Practitioner

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Manitoba is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role includes providing clinical care, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatments. The ideal candidate will have a BLS certificate, an active RN membership, and prior community health experience. This position requires strong communication abilities and a valid driver's license. Salary ranges from $63.65 to $77.59 per hour. This is a temporary in-person role.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a clinical nursing or community health setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a demanding environment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care applying advanced nursing and medical theory.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacologic interventions.
• Support problem solving among staff and patients.

Skills

Knowledge of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Scope of Practice for RN (NP)s

Knowledge of the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses

Advanced nursing care knowledge

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with computer systems

Respect for cultural diversity

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Active RN Extended Practice Register membership

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 389345. Position Number: 735-7135010-N250-02. Posting End Date: October 01, 2025. Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud. Site: Emerson Health Centre. Union: MNU. Department/Unit: Emerson Medical Clinic. Work Location: Emerson Medical Clinic. City: Emerson. Hiring Status: Temporary. FTE: 0.60. Employment arrangement: In Person. Daily hours worked: 7.75. Anticipated shift: Days. Annual base hours: 2015. Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – Indefinite. Reason for Term: Other Leave. Salary: $63.65 - $77.59.

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization provides care for people at every point in their lives and partners with communities to deliver safe, accessible and sustainable person-centered health care.

Position Overview

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) applies advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic interventions and performing minor invasive procedures. The NP contributes to knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the nursing profession, incorporating medical and advanced nursing knowledge into clinical practice. The NP demonstrates competence to practice autonomously in promoting health, preventing illness, planning, implementing and evaluating complex care, and teaching others. The NP supports problem solving among staff, patients/residents/clients and with physicians and the multi-disciplinary team. Applies skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management to provide effective care.

The incumbent exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods, and acts on unusual matters. This role aligns with the mission, vision and values and with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies and partnering Fee for Service Clinics.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical nursing or community health setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active practicing membership on the RN Extended Practice (EP) Register of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Scope of Practice for RN (NP)s.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessments, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive and minor surgical procedures.
• Regional/facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, WHMIS, Universal Precautions and other legislated acts.
• Principles of collaborative practice and understanding of health care team roles.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems, word processing, email and electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the health care team in a demanding environment.
• Strong problem solving, decision-making and change management skills; ability to foster inter-personal relationships and conflict resolution.
• Respect for cultural diversity and proficiency in official languages as required for bilingual positions.
• Commitment to confidentiality in all formats.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Note: This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to self-identify as Indigenous in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. If a grievance is filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative, with redaction as required by law.