ColonCheck Nurse Practitioner

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 170-25-715566680

Posting End Date: June 4, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: 5-25 Sherbrook St

Department: Prevention & Screening - ColonCheck

Union: MNU

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.6

Anticipated Shift: days/modified days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $63.646, $66.263, $68.876, $71.697, $73.848, $76.064

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Program Manager and Medical Lead, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the pre-procedure assessment and preparation of individuals who have been referred for a colonoscopy as a result of a positive FOBT. These duties will include a history and physical examination, patient education, as well as the management of common medical problems prior to the procedure. Other responsibilities will include communication with staff, family physicians and specialists to ensure referrals are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Candidate must have active College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba registration as an RN-EP
• Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Major or equivalent required
• Knowledgeable of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on the Extended Practice Register
• Experience in conducting assessments for patients referred for colonoscopy and knowledge of cancer screening are required
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, teaching, leadership and organizational skills are also required
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Ability to speak French 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.