Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Repost

Requisition ID : 363194

Competition# : NRS-24-421

Position Number : 519-7131-N250-T1

Posting End Date : Open Until Filled

City : Morden / Winkler

Employer : Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site : Boundary Trails Health Centre (Er-NP)

Department / Unit : ER / ACC / ICU / OU

Job Stream : Clinical

Union : MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date : ASAP - 07 / 31 / 2025

Reason for Term : Other

FTE : 1.00

Anticipated Shift : Days

Daily Hours Worked : 7.75

Annual Base Hours : 2015

Wage Rate : As per MNU Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba.

The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

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.

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 :

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern HealthSanté Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses / certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.