Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services 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 2 years related recent experience preferred.

Experience in emergency, medicine, rehabilitation and/or community an asset.

Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required. CNA Community Health Nurses Certification or relevant applicable certification preferred.

Additional chronic disease management education preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Active participation in skilled 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 Employer policy.

Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.

Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of: College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.

Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.





Community Health Nurse Standards of Practice & Home Health Competencies.

Scope of practice document as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.

Regional/Facility unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing.

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.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

Principles standards of practice of telephone consultation; delegation/assignment.

Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.

Principles of health behavior counselling and motivational interviewing.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize care for an individual or group(s).

Ability to delegate/assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated/assigned care.

Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.

Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.

Physical Requirements Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.

Use of a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.

Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

📌 Nurse 2 - Rapid Response Nurse (Winnipeg)
🏢 WRHA Community Health Services
📍 Winnipeg