Department / Unit: Resource Assistance for Youth RaY

Posting Category: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start -As Soon As Possible

Term Ending: March 31, 2027 (with possibility of extension)

FTE: 0..38

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Klinic Community Heath is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, 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. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

Klinic Community Health is excited to be partnering with Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) to offer community nursing supports. Klinic's and RaY's core values and principals in providing quality community-based care for individuals is paramount. The nurse will provide direct nursing care to clients being seen for basic primary care, wound care, wellness checks etc. both in the RaY offices as well as on outreach into community settings like encampments, and other spaces community resides. This position primarily works in a team environment with RaY staff both in their offices and community and will be part of the team at Klinic. You will recognize the impact of the social determinants of health to the wellbeing of people and providing care within this context.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Community Health and/or Primary Care with a focus on psychological health
- Minimum of 5 years working as a nurse is preferred.




- Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required
- Registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) required
- Knowledge of Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba
- Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Principles of Routine Practices and other legislated acts.
- 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.
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge/lived experience in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.
- 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




- Experience with electronic medical records (particularly Accuro) is an asset.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive work workplace.
- Experience in development and evaluation in Health Promotion and Education programs an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Services to Client/Staff/Community

- 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 evaluati

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