Competition Number:GIM Prh796/15 R

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition Number:GIM PrH796/15 R

Position Title:Nurse Practitioner

Position Code:NURPRACGIM 02

Facility/ Site/ Location:Gimli Health Centre

FTE:0.40 Term (June 29, 2015 – September 7, 2015)

Hours of Work: 7.75 Hours –Modified Days/Evenings/Weekends

Union:MNU

Wage/ Salary:As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:Within a multi-disciplinary practice team, the Nurse Practitioner applies advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of care to clients. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to autonomously order and interpret diagnostic tests, order pharmacologic therapies and perform minor invasive clinical procedures. The Nurse Practitioner implements strategies to improve health, prevent illness, plan and evaluate care, consult with other primary care providers for ongoing care continuity and is competent to teach others. The Nurse Practitioner’s roles include practitioner, consultant, educator, leader, and advocate. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide care in clinical settings includingPrimary Care Clinics, Emergency Departments, specialized community clinics, etc. as required. The position functions in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s mission, vision and values.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream Current with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Extended Practice roster required.

• 5 years recent clinical nursing practice required with minimum of 2 years recent experience in area of specialty preferred.
• Experience in program planning, development and evaluation required.
• Current CPR. Current ACLS, TNCC and PALS required for the Emergency Department setting.

• Non Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships individually and in a team setting.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective conceptual, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to use professional judgment applicable to consultation and referral processes.
• Physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Date Posted:July 10, 2015

Closing Date/Time:July 17, 2015

Please submit Application/Resume online

or send Application/Resume to:Human Resources Assistant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Corporate Office

233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1

Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4770

• Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application upon change of classification/ program.
• External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ or at any of our sites.