Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. This position requires a skilled nurse to apply the nursing process, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and maintain a people-centered approach to support clients/residents/patients in achieving their optimal health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain a people-centered approach in acute, transitional, personal care home, primary health care, public health-healthy living, and home care settings.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods, and action to be taken on unusual matters.
• Function in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications:

• 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 (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Health Care, Public Health‐Healthy Living, Home Care Services).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.
• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics.
• 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 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 Health-Santé Sud policy.

About Us:

Southern Health-Santé Sud is a unique organization that values collaboration and teamwork. We strive to make healthcare better by working together to support the health of our community. If you share our vision and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.