Primary Care Nurse - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Vita; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to provide high-quality services in a community setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of nursing experience, proficiency in clinical assessments, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of care and adapting to changing environment demands. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba are required. This role supports collaborative health care delivery in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Primary Care Nursing.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical assessments.
• Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality service delivery within the primary care clinic.
• Implement strategies to promote health and prevent illness.
• Adapt quickly to changing situations in a challenging environment.

Skills

Knowledge of primary health delivery model

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in clinical assessment skills

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

Reporting to the Director Health Services or Manager Health Services or Lead, the Primary Care Nurse (PCN) will be part of the multidisciplinary team that will maintain high quality service delivery within the primary care clinic. The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships within a collaborative, interdisciplinary health care team.

The PCN will demonstrate an understanding of public health systems, principles of primary health care, population health and determinants of health in the delivery of primary health care services. The PCN will demonstrate a proficiency in clinical assessment skills, care and treatment guidelines within the full scope of nursing practice. Must be adaptable and demonstrate the ability to use professional judgment applicable to triage, consultation, referral and liaison functions. The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, and function in a challenging environment. The PCN will also implement strategies to promote health and prevent illness, exercise proficiency in primary care settings.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 (two) years’ experience in Primary Care Nursing preferably within a community setting with demonstrated competency in clinical assessments, care and treatment, community development, health education and promotion, illness prevention and chronic disease management.
• Experience in additional nursing areas such as acute care, emergency, surgical care, etc. would be an asset.
• Experience working across sectors and linking between programs/organizations considered an asset.
• Experience with electronic medical records and electronic health records an asset.

Education

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of primary health delivery model.
• Knowledge of public health care systems.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment skills, care and treatment guidelines within the full scope of nursing practice.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, and functions in a challenging environment.
• Demonstrated effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office.
• 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.

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 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.