Nurse Practitioner

Position OverviewReporting to the Director Health Services - Public Health-Healthy Living & Primary Care/Francophone designate and the Manager Health Services - Primary Health Care in a matrix reporting structure and working collaboratively within the My Health Team, the Nurse Practitioner applies current nursing and medical theory, key knowledge, and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health for clients within the Mon équipe santé, linking Francophone communities.The Nurse Practitioner applies current and relevant nursing and medical theory to allow for the contribution of knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the principles of primary health care. The incumbent also demonstrates competency to teach and mentor others and models collaborative practice.The incumbent is fluent in French in both written and oral forms and supports the promotion of French language services at all times.The incumbent will exercise 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.ExperienceTwo (2) years’ experience in a clinical nursing or community health setting is preferred.Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) required.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationActive practicing membership on the RN Extended Practice (EP) Register of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Qualifications And SkillsTBD ENG/FR CONTENT EXCEEDS CHARACTER LIMIT - SHSS HR TO ADVISE.Physical RequirementsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the jobNo hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditionsMay work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessaryMay be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the positionAdditional InformationThis term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr