Job Opportunities in Canada

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum three years recent related nursing experience required (specific recent experience may be required in designated areas).
• Experience with Hospital-Based Case Coordination an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• BN,BSc MH is preferred.

• Wound Care & Diabetes courses is an asset.
• Canadian Community Health Nurses Certification CCHN© or relevant applicable certification an asset.
• Competence in Procura© software and assessment tool inter RAI-HC© preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s license required and use of a vehicle.
• Responsible for providing proof of Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies.
  • Scope of practice document as documented in the Registered Nurses Act.
  • Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplaces Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation/assignment.
  • Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
  • Personal Care Home application process.
  • Alternate care environments suitable for community living.
• Competent in Windows-based computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess for Home Care eligibility
• Ability to coordinate delivery of a broad range of professional and non-professional services.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).
• Ability to evaluate need for delegation/assignment and delegate/assign care appropriately.
• Ability to evaluate medical stability for safe discharge planning.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to liaise with agencies or facilities involved with clients and their families/carers.
• Ability to function in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Available to work days, evenings and weekends.
• Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors.
• Available to occasionally work days, evenings and weekends.