Referral Assessment Nurse - N2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CancerCare Manitoba is seeking a Referral Assessment Nurse to triage, assess, and coordinate new patient referrals within the Central Referral Office. The role involves collaborating with the referral team, disease-site providers, and community partners to ensure timely access to diagnostics and services.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you must be CRNM-registered, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• CRNM registration required and valid in Manitoba.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of patient-centred care.
• Basic computer skills: keyboarding, data entry, email, internet.
• Good physical and mental health to perform duties.
• Satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess new patient referrals.
• Coordinate referrals to Disease Site service providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and referral office.
• Participate in wait-time data collection.

Skills

CRNM Registration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Computer skills

Data entry

Email and internet

Physical and mental health

Legal to work in Canada

Satisfactory employment record

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Electronic charting

Job description

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition #

319-26-715098010

Posting End Date

October 1, 2026

City

Winnipeg

Work Location

825 Sherbrook St.

Department

Central Referral Office

Union

MNU

Hiring Status

Permanent

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

FTE

1.0

Anticipated Shift

Days

Daily Hours Worked

7.75

Annual Base Hours

2015

Hourly Salary

$42.985 /$44.487 /$45.992 /$47.558 /$49.095/$50.684/$51.697/$52.732

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Central Referral Office, and under the general supervision of the Central Referral Team Coordinator, the Referral Assessment Nurse works within the centralized referral team using nursing knowledge and skills to triage, assess and coordinate new patient referrals to CancerCare Manitoba The Referral Assessment Nurse communicates and collaborates with the Referral Office team, multidisciplinary team, referring community and patients to ensure patients referred to CancerCare Manitoba are seen in a timely manner by the appropriate Disease Site service provider, undergo appropriate diagnostic tests and have access to support as they enter CancerCare Manitoba. The Referral Assessment Nurse will participate in wait time data collection processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong understanding of patient-centred care
• Basic computer skills including keyboarding, data entry, email and internet use
• Physical and mental health to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• Satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Three (3) years nursing experience within ambulatory/oncology
• Knowledge of CancerCare Manitoba Referral process and triage experience
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/Outlook
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience within the referral office or a referral office setting
• Ability to speak French

Asset

• Certified Oncology Nurse [CON(C)]
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Leadership and self-development

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.