Nurse; N2 - Extended Primary CareClinic; EHPCC

Position Overview

Consistent with the principles of primary healthcare, provides access to first level basic healthcare within the scope of nursing practice for individuals, families, groups and communities. As a member of an interdisciplinary community area team, the Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive healthcare with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention (primary and secondary), health education, chronic disease management, clinical intervention, and palliation.

Develops and implements a health plan with clients and evaluates success in meeting this plan. Provides ongoing service coordination and links clients with resources.

• Actualize the mission, vision, and values of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).
• Apply the principles of Primary Health Care as stated by the World Health Organization Declaration of Alma Ata 1978 as the basis of all PCN work.
• Synthesize knowledge from The Canadian Taskforce on Preventative Health Care and professional nursing theory focusing on the health of individuals and their families.
• Focus on a shared client population in partnership with one or more family physicians in the clinic.
• Provide care to individuals across the life span within the context of their environment.
• Provide expertise in the promotion of wellness.
• Provide expertise in the prevention of disease and/or disability and the management of chronic diseases/conditions within a primary care setting.
• Practice aims to prevent the onset of disease and/or disability, minimize complications arising from conditions, maintain optimal physical and emotional functioning, and promote self‑determination/management by the individual client.
• Maintain client‑centered care with a strong emphasis on an interdisciplinary team approach. The PCN is an integral member of the team, providing support to the maximization of each discipline’s scope of practice.
• Work as a navigator on behalf of the client to ensure the appropriate links/referrals to other human services that would enable the client to achieve their health goals.
• Adopt a long‑term approach to client care consistent with the philosophy of family‑centred nursing and as a means to ensuring continuity of care for the client.
• Support clients with a harm reduction and trauma‑informed care approach.

• Minimum of two years of directly related experience in a primary healthcare, community health nursing, northern nursing, and/or ambulatory care nursing with an emphasis on primary care services (primary and secondary prevention, intervention, maintenance/support, and palliation).
• A combination of other nursing experiences would be considered.
• Experience with mental health counselling would be beneficial.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Certification in Diabetes or Asthma Education (or attained within 2 to 3 years of employment) preferred.

• Maintain and provide proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training as per Employer policy.
• Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Working knowledge of computers and keyboarding.
• Demonstrated clinical skill in physical examination and nursing intervention.
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Proven commitment to and knowledge of primary care and community health.
• 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.

• Physically capable of performing duties related to position, including assisting clients with physical and mental challenges during clinic visits, lifting…