Nurse 2 - Home Care Nursing

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Community Home Care Nursing (0.70 EFT) Location: Winnipeg, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Community Health Services – 170 Goulet St. FTE: 0.70. Salary: $41,733 – $51,196 annually.

Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to clients in the community, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team and facilitating coordination of client care and discharge. Services may be provided in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

Experience At least 2 years of related recent experience preferred. Satisfactory employment record required. Education Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred. Additional wound care and chronic disease management education preferred. Certification / Licensure / Registration Maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Active participation in professional associations (e.g., Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba) preferred. CPR training requirements as per Employer policy. Immunization and Tuberculin testing per WRHA policy.

Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license 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. Scope of practice document as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing. PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preference for applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Critical thinking/problem‑solving skills. Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).

Ability to delegate & assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes. Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands. Capacity to pursue self‑development opportunities.

Ability to perform independently and as part of a 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. Knowledge of WHMIS, Universal Precautions and other legislated acts. Understanding of roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members.

Principles of delegation/assignment. Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies. 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. Additional Information Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check are required.

Security checks are considered current if obtained no more than six (6) months prior to employment. The employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA that combine to more than 1.0 EFT. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be considered. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing Indigenous representation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr