Nurse Practitioner (NRS-24-555)

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Position Summary

As part of the multi-disciplinary team in a health care facility setting, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) applies advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agenda and performing minor invasive procedures. Applies current/relevant nursing and medical theory, which allows for contribution to knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the nursing profession. Incorporates medical and advanced nursing knowledge, and integrates this knowledge, along with experience into clinical practice. Reporting to the Manager – Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner demonstrates competence to practice autonomously in the implementation of strategies to promote health and prevent illness, is proficient in planning, implementing and evaluating complex care, and demonstrates competence to teach others. Supports problem solving among staff or between staff and patients/residents/clients and with physicians and multi-disciplinary team. Applies skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective care. 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.

Travel to other sites will be required.

Qualifications

  • Active practicing membership on the RN Extended Practice (EP) Register of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)Certificate.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (if situated in an emergency room).
  • Trauma Nursing Core Competencies (TNCC) (if situated in an emergency room).
  • Provincial Emergency Department Orientation if deemed required by supervisor - dependent on incumbents’ level of skills/expertise and training (if situated in an emergency room).
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical nursing or acute health setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Scope of Practice for RN (NP)s.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act.
  • Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessments, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive and minor surgical procedures.
  • Regional/facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Principles of collaborative practice.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer systems; word processing, email applications and electronic medical systems.
  • Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
  • Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
  • Demonstrates effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problemsolving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to plan, manage and implement changes effectively.
  • Ability to foster inter-personal relationships including effective negotiations and conflict resolutions.
  • Demonstrates effective group facilitation skills.
  • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
  • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
  • Good work and attendance record.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

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Southern Health-Santé Sud, en partenariat avec la communauté autochtone, s’est engagé à mieux représenter la population autochtone à tous les niveaux au sein de son personnel. Southern Health-Santé Sud encourage les Autochtones intéressés à présenter une demande d’emploi et à déclarer volontairement leur ascendance dans leur demande ou leur lettre d’envoi.

Complète et maintien une vérification de casier judiciaire, vérification des antécédents - personnes vulnérables (VAPV), registre des mauvais traitements infligés aux adultes et registre de l’enfance maltraitée satisfaisants. Le candidat ou la candidate choisi(e) assumera les coûts associés.

Conformément à sa politique, Southern Health-Santé Sud exige comme condition d'emploi que tous les travailleurs de la santé soient vaccinés.

Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’emploi 3 références professionnelles provenant de personnes sans lien de parenté avec vous, mais qui ont une connaissance directe de votre rendement au travail actuel et passé.

En vertu des politiques sur les services en langue française du gouvernement du Manitoba et de Southern Health-Santé Sud, nous sommes engagés à l’offre et à la livraison de nos services de santé en français et en anglais dans les établissements et programmes désignés bilingues qui servent les communautés ou la population d’expression française est concentrée. Si aucun candidat ne répond aux exigences du bilinguisme, les candidats répondants à toutes les autres exigences du poste pourraient y être considérés.