Nurse 2 - CIVP

Reporting to the Manager, Health Services and under the supervision of the Nursing Resource Coordinator, the Registered Nurse Home Care - CIVP provides nursing care to clients in the community. Service may be provided in the home, school, and place of business settings or at a Nurse Supported/Wound Clinic. Nursing interventions defined by the Nursing Care Plan will be within the nursing scope of practice as recognized provided for under the legislation of the Province of Manitoba.

• Recent IV experience is required.
• Experience in community care and/or long-term care.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.
• E1 Certification preferred.
• Wound Care level 1 & 2 certification preferred.

• 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.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position will be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies.
  • Scope of practice document as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
  • Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).
• Ability to delegate & assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated and assigned care.
• 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.
• (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Principles of delegation/assignment.
• Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.