Nurse Practitioner

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; St. Jean-Baptiste; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a skilled nurse to join their team in St. Jean-Baptiste. The role requires providing community health care that respects cultural diversity and requires proficiency in English and French for designated positions. Candidates should possess a BLS certificate and an active RN membership. The ideal applicant will have two years of experience and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This is a permanent, in-person role with opportunities for further community engagement.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical nursing or community health setting is preferred.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care.
• Collaborate effectively with all partners within the region.
• Complete and maintain background checks and references.

Skills

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

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment

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

Knowledge of computer systems; word processing, email applications and electronic medical systems

Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Active practicing membership on the RN Extended Practice (EP) Register

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Work Location: Montcalm Health Centre, Travel may be required

City: St. Jean Baptiste

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

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, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Principles of collaborative practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems; word processing, email applications and electronic medical systems.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrates effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem- solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement changes effectively.
• Ability to foster inter-personal relationships including effective negotiations and conflict resolutions.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

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

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 voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent 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 within Southern Health-Santé Sud. 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. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.