Clinical Resource Nurse

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Ashern Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a Registered Nurse who plays a key role as part of the multidisciplinary patient/ client/ resident care team. The CRN is responsible to coordinate and lead care delivery in a manner that reflects professional nursing practice and a team approach to providing care to patients
* with their families. The CRN will uphold standard of care and work towards sustaining service delivery and will be cognizant of patient care and safety issues and work with leadership and staff to resolve those issues. The position of CRN functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree an asset.
• Current certification in BCLS – for personal care home program.
• Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association in a specific nursing area an asset. Ex. emergency nursing.
• Additional educational preparation and experience in gerontology Nursing and Nursing Leadership is an asset
• Knowledge of the organizations programs, processes, structures and systems.
• Knowledge of the provincial and regional initiatives to enhance patient safety and care.
• Knowledge of the nursing process.
• Apprise of current clinical trends and best practices related to respective clinical areas.
• Minimum two (2) years recent long term care clinical experience required – for personal care program.
• Has demonstrated consistent in developing and maintain excellent working relationships with a broad range of individual and partner organizations.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as an effective member of multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to foster an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that supports quality improvement, client interaction and intervention, and staff development and empowerment.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and innovative.
• Is respectful of diversity (e.g., economic and social status, race, cultures, beliefs systems, sexuality).
• Knowledge and respect of various cultures including Aboriginal Cultures and experience in working effectively with First Nations people.
• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher and various databases.
• Evidence of professional development. ex. new and emerging issues, changing needs of the population, evolving impact of the determinants of health and emerging research.
• Must possess a dependable, consistent and reliable work record including attendance at work.
• Understanding of change behavior and developmental theories an asset.
• Demonstrate ability to engage and collaborate with patients and families to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good physical, emotional and mental health to meet the demands of…