Nurse 2-Rapid Response Nurse - Repost

Requisition ID: 336262

Position Number: 20028274

Posting End Date: July 30, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location: WRHA Community Health Services

Department / Unit: Rapid Response Nursing

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 03/31/2024

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $ 39.233 , $ 40.604 , $ 41.977 , $ 43.407 , $ 44.809 , $ 46.260 , $ 47.185 , $ 48.129

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2024 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Rapid Response Nurse will support medically complex/frail adults within the Home Care Program identified as at risk for avoidable hospital readmission and/or Emergency Department visits. Rapid Response Nurses will provide short term targeted interventions involving comprehensive assessment, medication reconciliation, education on chronic disease management, review of discharge plans to ensure required follow-up and referral to community services and supports. Rapid Response Nurses will provide care both in the client’s home and by telephone follow-up and support. Rapid Response Nurses will work collaboratively with the client’s interprofessional team including but not limited to Emergency, Primary Care, Mental Health and other Home Care providers.

Experience

• Experience in emergency, medicine, rehabilitation and/or community an asset.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• 2 years related recent experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.
• Additional chronic disease management education preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License required.
• 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 WRHA policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Principles of health behavior counselling and motivational interviewing
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
• Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Principles standards of practice of telephone consultation; delegation/assignment
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s)
• Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies
• Ability to delegate/assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated/assigned care
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies
• Knowledge of:
• Scope of practice document as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy
• Good physical and mental health
• Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.