Nurse Practitioner - Vita, MB, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Description

Facility/Program:
Vita & District Health Centre
Full-Time
Permanent
75 hour shifts

Shift(s):

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking an innovative, highly motivated team player for the position of Nurse Practitioner.

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner applies advance nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, pharmacological agents and performing minor invasive procedures.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary and consultative care to individuals and specific client groups in accordance with evidence-based knowledge and advance nursing practice.

The incumbent will also implement strategies to promote health and prevent illness.
and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Travel to other sites will be required.
Active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) Extended Practice (EP) and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
Masters of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner or equivalent educational preparation as approved by CRNM
Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessment, diagnostic, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive and minor surgical procedures required
Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical nursing experience and in a primary care setting preferred
Experience working across sectors and linking between programs/organizations considered an asset
Recent experience in primary care with emphasis on health education, promotion, and chronic disease management considered an asset
Willing to work flexible hours
Demonstrated knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office
Experience with electronic medical records and electronic health records an asset
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.

If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
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