Nurse Clinician (N3) - Ambulatory Care

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services, the incumbent functions as a pivotal member of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and provide clinical management to patients with complex health issues within the defined patient population and acts as a resource person to other healthcare professionals and to the community.

The Nurse Clinician utilizes advanced skills and knowledge and performs at a high level of independence as a clinical practitioner, leader, consultant and educator. Practices are in accordance with employer policy and professional standards. The Nurse Clinician supports families in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut and Saskatchewan as required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years recent clinical experience in Adult Ambulatory Care Clinics required.
• Recent, related experience in wound care therapies and development of care plans preferred.
• Experience in triaging consults, and phone consultations with clients and other Health Care Professionals preferred.
• Accuro EMR experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required in a designated area.
• Willing to obtain CVAA Certification within 6 months of position being awarded required.
• Successful completion of WRHA Wound Care Level 1 required. Successful completion of WRHA Wound care Level 2 in "Adult Pressure Injuries" or "Diabetic Foot Ulcers" is required or must be completed within 6 months of being hired.
• Preference will be given to those with certification in Foot Care and Wound Debridement.
• Successful completion of certification in Foot Care and Wound Debridement is required to be completed within two (2) years.

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.
• CPR at the Targeted Responder Level 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 Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, 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.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• May be required to work flexible hours.