Nurse Practitioner -Walk In Connected Care Clinic - Repost

WRHA Community Health Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in community health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care. This role involves autonomous health promotion, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and requires a Master's in Nursing along with significant nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills, adapting to fast-paced environments while managing patient care holistically. Preference will be given to applicants with Indigenous language competencies.

Qualifications

• Competency in advanced nursing care, diagnostics, and minor surgical procedures.
• Active registration on the RN Extended Practice Register required.
• Preference for those with Indigenous language skills or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care and health promotion strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support patient problem-solving.
• Demonstrate autonomous practice and lead initiatives for health care improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Under the general direction of XXXX, as part of the multidisciplinary 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 agents and performing minor invasive procedures.
• Applies current / relevant nursing and medical theory, which allows for contribution to knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the nursing profession.
• Incorporates medical knowledge and advanced nursing knowledge; integrates this knowledge and experiential base into clinical practice.
• Demonstrates competence to practice autonomously in the implementation of strategies to promote health and prevent illness, is proficient in planning, implementing and evaluating complex care, and demonstrates competence to teach others.
• Provides for problem solving among staff or between staff and patients / residents / clients and with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Applies skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective care.

Experience

• To be determined. State any clinical experience that is required / considered to be an asset for the position.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) required.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• 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 CRNM.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration on the RN Extended Practice (EP) Register of the CRNM.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Competency in managing technology in healthcare systems.
• Ability to perform independently, take initiative, and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to function in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking / problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
• Ability to foster inter-personal relationships including effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated effective group facilitation skills.
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on the Extended Practice Register.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacotherapuetics and invasive and minor surgical procedures.
• Regional / Facility / Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Principles of collaborative practice.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.