Community Health Nurse (N3) Casual

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

22h•CA$45 - CA$54•Hybrid

About The Position

Klinic Community Health is a pro-choice community health centre that provides healthcare, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Klinic remains deeply rooted in the core value of social justice for all, recognizing that there are diverse needs and experiences for people who are most impacted by discrimination and oppression. Ka Ni Kanichihk (pronounced Ga Ni Ganichick) means “those who lead” in the Ininew (Cree). Ka Ni Kanichihk was established in 2001 by visionary community leaders and Elders who understood that Indigenous-designed and led programs and services are essential to bringing about meaningful social transformation. Ka Ni Kanichihk is one of only a handful of Indigenous-led organizations in Winnipeg and supports people throughout their journeys. Ka Ni Kanichihk offers dozens of community programs including culturally based support and advocacy services for Indigenous women and those who are gender-diverse who have experienced gender-based violence. All Ka Ni Kanichihk program are embedded in culture. This position provides primary health nursing care to individuals, groups and/or community and applies principles of population health by collaborating to implement strategies to prevent illness and injury, e.g. immunization, communicable disease and harm reduction strategies. In addition, the position provides direct nursing care to clients within speciality clinics (e.g. Hummingbird (formerly Sexualized Violence and Intimate Partner Violence program), Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections program). The position works independently at, and in a variety of community settings including Klinic and Ka Ni Kanichihk, to facilitate access to services, care, and healing as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes advocates, cultural support and healing, counsellors, nurses, physicians, and support staff. They collaborate with others including health and legal professions and act in a leadership role within the team to facilitate the coordination of services, care, and healing in a comprehensive and culturally appropriate manner. They lead discussion and facilitate efforts to advance awareness, advocacy, and education in the community with key stakeholders regarding the services and related delivery and navigation of services within both the community and hospital sites.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years working as a nurse is preferred.
Bachelor of Nursing preferred (equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered).
Must have the demonstrated ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, sexual minorities, and persons of all ages, genders, health status and abilities.
Minimum three years recent related nursing experience required (specific recent experience may be required in designated areas)
Active registration in the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba as authorized prescriber notation (RNAP), Reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens strongly preferred.
Knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, epi-treatment/treatment and follow up of sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections and emergency contraception
Knowledge of Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba or equivalent).
Knowledgeable of PHIA legislation and its application.
Demonstrated clinical skill in physical assessment and nursing intervention.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle may be required.
Knowledge of community resources.
Working knowledge of basic computer usage and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge/lived experience in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.
Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (adult/adolescent) course preferred or be willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
Current forensic nursing experience preferred.
Experience with electronic medical records (particularly Accuro) is an asset.
Experience in development and evaluation in Health Promotion and Education programs as asset

Responsibilities

Provides primary health nursing care to individuals, groups and/or community.
Applies principles of population health by collaborating to implement strategies to prevent illness and injury, e.g. immunization, communicable disease and harm reduction strategies.
Promotes equity for high-risk clients (e.g. elderly, adolescent, mental health diagnosis) and groups experiencing lower health status due to multiple social health determinants (e.g. lower income, education, language barrier, housing instability).
Considers population diversity in providing direct client care, program development and delivery, and evaluation.
Applies culturally relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, sexual minorities, and persons of all ages, genders, health status and abilities.
Uses harm reduction approaches when appropriate.
Documents accurate and pertinent client information in a timely manner.
Encourages maximum independence and accountability for self-care according to the client’s capacity.
Provides information, educational support and/or advocacy to clients.
Provides information on the phone and assists (in phone and in person) with triage of clients.
May participate in the training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.
May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
Works autonomously in Nurse Managed clinics (e.g. SV&IVP, STI Klinic).
Works as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provides case management and leads team, acting as first contact in the collaborative care of high needs clients.
Recommends policies and procedures related to health promotion, education, and prevention.
Participates in program planning, development, evaluation and quality monitoring including completing daily statistics.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and students.
Participates in training courses and in services offered elsewhere and by Klinic in order to maintain and improve quality of service.
Attends staff meetings as required.
Works in conjunction with Klinic staff and external agencies as is necessary to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting health care needs.
Maintains scope of practice with program approved practices and procedures.
Maintains competency by working a set number of shifts on a regular basis as specified by the Program.
May be called upon to testify in a court of law.
Participates in formal self-evaluations by identifying strengths and limitations.
Seek appropriate supervision/consultation of own actions.
Adheres to all agency policies, procedures, protocols and promotes best practice.
Performs other duties and functions related to their job description not exceeding above stated skills and capacities
Subject to immunization and tuberculin skin testing as per Klinic policies
Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry checks