Nurse Practitioner

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will apply the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimal level of health.

• Apply the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimal level of health.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods, and actions to be taken on unusual matters.

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement, and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency in 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.
• Good work and attendance record.

• 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 Health-Santé Sud policy.