Community Health Nurse (N3) Casual

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Work Location: Klinic Community Health and other Locations

Department / Unit: Hummingbird

Posting Category: Clinical

Union: MNU

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2015

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, Hummingbird (formerly SV&IPV) (Nurse
3)

SITE: Klinic and Ka Ni Kanichihk, with the possibility of other locations within Winnipeg

About Klinic

Klinic Community Heath is a pro-choice community health centre that provides healthcare, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Klinic’ remains deeply rooted in the core value of social justice for all, recognizing that there are diverse needs and experiences for people who are most impacted by discrimination and oppression.

Ka Ni Kanichihk (pronounced Ga Ni Ganichick) means “those who lead” in the Ininew (Cree). Ka Ni Kanichihk was established in 2001 by visionary community leaders and Elders who understood that Indigenous-designed and led programs and services are essential to bringing about meaningful social transformation. Ka Ni Kanichihk is one of only a handful of Indigenous-led organizations in Winnipeg and supports people throughout their journeys.

Ka Ni Kanichihk offers dozens of community programs including culturally based support and advocacy services for Indigenous women and those who are gender-diverse who have experienced gender-based violence. All Ka Ni Kanichihk program are embedded in culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides primary health nursing care to individuals, groups and/or community and applies principles of population health by collaborating to implement strategies to prevent illness and injury, e.g. immunization, communicable disease and harm reduction strategies. In addition, the position provides direct nursing care to clients

within speciality clinics (e.g. Hummingbird (formerly Sexualized Violence and Intimate Partner Violence program), Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections program).

The position works independently at, and in a variety of community settings including Klinic and Ka Ni Kanichihk, to facilitate access to services, care, and healing as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes advocates, cultural support and healing, counsellors, nurses, physicians, and support staff. T hey collaborate with others including health and legal professions and act in a leadership role within the team to facilitate the coordination of services, care, and healing in a comprehensive and culturally appropriate manner.

They lead discussion and facilitate efforts to advance awareness, advocacy, and education in the community with key stakeholders regarding the services and related delivery and navigation of services within both the community and hospital sites.

• Minimum of 5 years working as a nurse is preferred.
• Bachelor of Nursing preferred (equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered).
• Must have the demonstrated ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, sexual minorities, and persons of all ages, genders, health status and abilities.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge/lived experience in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.
• Minimum three years recent related nursing experience required (specific recent experience may be required in designated areas)
• Active registration in the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba as authorized prescriber notation (RNAP), Reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, epi-treatment/treatment and follow up of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections and emergency contraception
• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner…