Clinical Resource Nurse - Repost

Requisition ID: 348659 

Competition #: NRS-23-663
Position Number: SN230-01

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Portage la Prairie

Site: Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Surg/Obs

Job Stream: Clinical 

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: As Mutually Agreed - March 31, 2024 
Reason of Term: Other Leave 

FTE: 1.0 

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Wage Rate: As Per MNU Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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 Summary:
Reporting to the Director Health Services and/or Client Services Manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for the following five areas of clinical practice: 1) maintaining and improving the quality of people centered care 2) assisting with teaching nursing staff, 3) mentoring/coaching nursing staff 4) developing and implementing best practice and 5) involvement with research as appropriate as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent exercises 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.

Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse with current active registration with CRNM and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Current BCLS
• Additional certification specific to clinical area of responsibility such as TNCC; completion of recognized ACLS course; current BCLS certification; Fetal monitoring experience; completion of NRP as required for the specific unit
• Completion of Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Program
• Knowledge of health care systems and programs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice specific to clinical area of responsibility
• Minimum of 5 years overall nursing practice
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a nursing position relative to the clinical area of specialty/site would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to program development and problem‐solving
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make clinical decisions independently
• 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.

This term may expire sooner than indicated, subject to minimum notice of two (2) weeks or one pay period whichever is longer.

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 select the "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.