Community Nurse

Manitoba Métis Federation•Dauphin, MB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is seeking to fill one full-time Community Nurse position within its Health & Wellness Department, located in Dauphin, MB. The Community Nurse will provide care consistent with the MMF’s health approach, which is rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and the principles of primary health care, community development, and harm reduction specific to Métis Citizens.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba registration required.
CPR certification required.
Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care / primary health care, population-level health promotion or community development is required.
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate.
A Canadian Community Health Nurses certification.
Successful completion of a related course at a master level.
International Society for Travel Medicine Certification preferred.
Experience working with an Indigenous community in a clinical setting is an asset.
Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

Apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases, and other Clinical services as they are developed.
Address environmental issues and promote health and wellness to Métis Citizens and their families.
Strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes.
Provide services in communities, across communities and across the region.
Respectfully work in and with diversity including sexual and gender minorities, and all cultural, spiritual, political, age, ability, family, and economic circumstances.
Support self-determination, encourage self and family participation in health.