Nurse 3 (N3) - Manitoba Ostomy Program

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Already a Manitoba health-care employee? If you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below. Department / Unit: Manitoba Ostomy Program Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: Casual Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 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 Overview Experience - Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in ostomy care and management required. Experience in surgical nursing and community care preferred. - A combination of other nursing experiences would be considered. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) - Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required. - Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is preferred. SPECIAL TRAINING: - Successful completion of an accredited Enterostomal Therapy Program required. Candidates willing to commit to successfully completing this program within 2 years of hire date into this position, will be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration - Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM). - Current registration with the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy (C.A.E.T.) required. 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. - Enterostomal therapy standards of practice. - Scope of practice document as documented in the Registered Nurses Act. - Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. - Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing. - Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace 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 adult learning and teaching strategies. - 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. - Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s). - Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands. - Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities. - Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team. - Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. - Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions. - Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment. Physical Requirements - Moderate to heavy physical effort required. - Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions. - Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions. 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 selectthe "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. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr