Primary Care Nurse - Repost

Requisition : 411918

Position Number: -N225-T1

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​

Site: ​Primary Care Program​

Union: ​MNU​

Department/Unit: ​ITDI Primary Care​

Work Location: C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre

City: ​Winkler​

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: ​0.50​

Employment arrangement: ​In Person​

Daily hours worked: ​7.75

Anticipated shift: ​Days;
Evenings;
Weekends​

Annual base hours: ​2015​

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – 01/04/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave / Parental Leave

Salary: $43.32 - $54.35

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 (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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.

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