Registered Nurse, Home Care

Requisition ID: 414687

Position Number: STOHCRN_99

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Stonewall

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Stonewall Community Health Office

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

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 Métis 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 Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Home Care Nursing Supervisor the Registered Nurse – Home Care functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The Registered Nurse – Home Care administers those functions/ activities as assigned to them by the Home Care Case Coordinator. The Registered Nurse –Home Care works with the team to promote an integrated, holistic health service that is responsive to the needs of the residents/ staff of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. The incumbent will exercise professional judgment in the completion of their duties and action to be taken on unusual day to day matters. The position of Registered Nurse – Home Care functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with additional education or preparation applicable to the position
• Currently registered and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Current certification in BCLS
• Successful completion of Wound Care Level 1 & Level 2 required

• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferably in a Home Care setting

• Must possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable personal vehicle as travel throughout the region is required
• Work schedule to include weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability to work independently; to work alone and to work in isolated areas
• Demonstrated ability to function independently, prioritize and organize assignments and meet deadlines in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/ quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving
• Basic introductory computer skills would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• 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.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• 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.