Job Description

Requisition ID: 359032
Position Number: 20005126
Posting End Date: May 31, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Labour & Delivery 2
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 06/07/2024 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement:
Daily Hours Worked: 8.00
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered 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.
The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Manager of Patient Care, 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 three years recent High Risk Labour & Delivery/Antepartum and Operating Room experience is required.
• Preference will be given to those with previous Supervisory experience.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Successful completion of a relevant post-basic program may be required or preferred in a designated area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) required.
• 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 the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to take charge of Labour & Delivery and deal with all aspects of reproductive health choices and childbirth options.
• Must be able to deal with all aspects of reproductive health i.e. pregnancy termination.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word Processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Commitment to care through a family centered nursing approach.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in subspecialty.
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge in area of expertise through reviewing literature and attending continuing education inservices, workshops and conferences.
• Expertise and competence in nursing practice, interviewing, counselling, teaching and group dynamics.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with referring physicians and nurses and community members.
• Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge and skills in research and quality assurance.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• May be required to work flexible hours.
• Occasional travel to community agencies, patient homes and/or other healthcare institutions.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
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.