Patient Navigator; Nurse IV

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Requisition : 414028

Position Number: 1

BHCPNptnavRN4-01

City: To Be Determined

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - To be determined

Department / Unit: Cancer Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union : MNU

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Patient Navigator is a trained professional with advanced cancer care experience, who provides guidance and support to patients and families through their entire cancer journey and improves access to services, community supports and resources in a timely manner. The Patient Navigator will establish partnerships with community-based care providers; oncologists and other health professionals to help patients and families navigate the health care system.

The Patient Navigator works with patients and families affected by cancer to address a wide range of physical, psychological, social, emotional and practical needs. The Patient Navigator serves as a linkage between patients, the cancer care system; the primary care system, including specialist care, and helps to improve the cancer patient journey. The Nurse IV recognizes and fulfills their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

• The anticipated service area for this position covers PMH North
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
• Eligible for active practicing licensure as a Registered Nurse with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba
• Completion of a recognized Oncology Nursing program with evidence of continuing competence

• Completion of a recognized Oncology Patient Navigation course or willingness to complete within 18 months
• Canadian Oncology Nursing Certification CON(C)
• One (1) year equivalent full time experience within the last five (5) years in Patient Navigation
• Three (3) years equivalent full time experience within the last five (5) years caring for patients and families experiencing cancer
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Proficiency with Citrix / Aria Med Onc manager electronic health record system
• Demonstrated evidence-based knowledge of cancer disease process, treatments, side effects and complications
• Ability to work in multiple environments including office, inpatient units, cancer care centres, homes, and community settings
• Ability to provide the public and medical teams information on the role of Navigation in the medical system
• Have strong knowledge of distress management and the importance of the supportive role for patients and families affected by cancer in all stages of the cancer trajectory
• Have a strong understanding of medical ethics, and how to negotiate an ethical dilemma
• In-depth knowledge of local, regional and provincial cancer services
• Ability to interpret data obtained from evaluations and quality improvement surveys to further improve Cancer Patient Navigation
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demo…