Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Reg Primary Care Connector

Competition #:

SEL COM 1374/25

Posting Date:

06/25/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Regional Primary Care Connector

Reg Primary Care Conn Prim Hlth Care_01

Closing Date:

07/02/2025

Facility / Site:

Selkirk Community Health

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

1.0000

Union Group:

MGEU Technical Professional

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Primary Care Integration and under guidance from the Provincial Coordinator, Family Doctor Connection Program, the Regional Primary Care Connector (Care Connector) has a key role in achieving the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority's (IERHA) and government commitment that all Manitobans will have access to a family doctor by 2015. The incumbent facilitates and coordinates stakeholders and activities within the IERHA to achieve the goal of attaching all identified unattached residents (those without a family doctor) to a primary care clinic (their "home clinic"). Through use of the Unattached Patient Registry (part of the enhanced Family Doctor Connection Program), the Care Connector acts as a referring agent between physicians/nurse practitioners and individual Manitobans. The Care Connector's primary role is to develop relationships with local primary care providers, promote the Family Doctor Connect Program within the communities they serve, and support providers to problem-solve around participation in the program. They monitor the list of program registrants, maintain a list of available physicians or nurse practitioners, assess needs and facilitate referrals. The role will be developed through a phased approach that aligns with the phased development of the Program registry. The Care Connector functions in accordance with the IERHA's mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures and any applicable legislation.

Qualifications:

University degree in a health-related discipline at a Bachelor's level required, including but not exclusive to Nursing, Social Work or Human Ecology. Other suitable combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered. Thorough knowledge of the health care system at the regional health authority level and within the Province of Manitoba required, including knowledge of: processes and structure of regional health care programs and services; cultural and other demographic influences on regional program and service needs; structures, daily processes, challenges and issues in a primary care clinic-based environment; available internal, external and community resources, with the ability to effectively utilize resources to meet organizational objectives. Familiarity with Aboriginal history, practices and issues preferred. Minimum five years recent clinical experience working in a health care environment required with past experience in a medical clinic preferred. Experience working with diverse populations and/or community health services, across various health disciplines required. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a changing work environment. Strong situational assessment skills. Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively across various health disciplines. Strong facilitation skills and knowledge of the principles of adult learning. Ability to network across community agencies and other community organizations. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Competent in Windows-based computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Previous experience with database software preferred. Physical and mental health necessary to meet the demands of the position. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.