Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Clinics

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiac Clinics to provide autonomous clinical care, including diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, and performing minor procedures.

You will contribute to nursing theory and practice while collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Master’s degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and eligibility for academic appointment with the University of Manitoba, as well as current CRNM

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in word processing, e-mail and internet applications.
• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive procedures.
• RHPA scope of practice as documented by regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical care including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic agents and perform minor invasive procedures as appropriate.
• Apply current nursing and medical theories to patient care and clinical practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver comprehensive care.
• Incorporate medical knowledge to support nursing practice and research activities.
• Demonstrate leadership and teaching within the clinical team.

Skills

Computer skills

Advanced nursing care

RHPA scope

Education

MSN/Nurse Practitioner

Academic appointment eligibility

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Cardiac Clinics

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $65.555, $68.251, $70.942, $73.848, $76.063, $78.346

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Position Overview

• Applying advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents and performing minor invasive procedures.
• Applying current/relevant nursing and medical theory, which allows for contribution to knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the nursing profession.
• Incorporating medical knowledge and advanced nursing knowledge; integrating this knowledge and experiential base into clinical practice.
• Demonstrating competence to practice autonomously in the implementation of strategies to promote health and prevent illness, demonstrating proficiency in planning, implementing and evaluating complex care, and demonstrating competence to teach others.
• Providing problem-solving among staff or between staff and patients/residents/clients and with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Applying skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective care.
• Complimenting physician services in the delivery of comprehensive health care.

Nurse Practitioners have the authority to provide extended practice nursing care if they are competent to provide that care, the care is endorsed in the practice setting and is within the scope of nursing practice as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years recent acute adult Medicine and/or Surgery and/or Cardiology and/or Cardiac Surgery nursing experience with a related clinical population combining in-depth nursing theory, clinical practice, consultation, education and research with the delivery of health care services required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by CRNM required.
• Must be eligible for academic appointment with the University of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current CRNM registration required.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software including word processing, e-mail and internet applications required.
• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive and minor surgical procedures required.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

NOTE:

The successful applicant is required to be a Registered Nurse on the Extended Practice Registrar of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba within six (6) months from commencement in the position as a condition of employment.

• Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria, as applicable to the position: experience, education, experience, patient care and clinical knowledge/skills, leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, quality improvement, teaching skills, research knowledge, professional development and seniority.
• Current reference(s) may be required upon request.
• Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

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.

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.

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.