Clinical Resource Nurse (N3) - Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care (PDCC)

Position Overview

As a sub-area of Kidney Health Manitoba, the Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care (PDCC) program provides assisted Peritoneal Dialysis to patients in their homes.

MAIN FUNCTION:
Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the Manager of Health Services, the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is responsible for providing clinical expertise to nurses. The CRN assumes a leadership role in coordinating patient care within the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care outcomes, and promote an interdisciplinary patient centered approach to care based on best practice. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of Shared Health.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years within the past 5 years, recent clinical nursing experience in Peritoneal Dialysis required and demonstrated strong leadership skills in the area.
• Previous teaching and/or mentoring experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing (Mental Health) education program required.
• BN, BScMH, or BScPN is preferred.
• Successful completion of the Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course (MNNC) or a post-basic Nephrology Nursing program as recognized by the Centre is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.
• Current BLS registration 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.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Nurses Act.
  • Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses and Scope of Practice.
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • 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 delegation.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt to and implement change.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values preferred.
• LEADS in a Caring Environment training or a combination of LEADS and/or leadership training courses preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
• May be required to work safely in the community, in patient’s homes.
• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.