Primary Care Nurse (Casual)

Nine Circles Community Health Centre

Is currently hiring for

PRIMARY CARE NURSE (Casual)

$46.152 to 60.267 per hour D.O.Q.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Primary Care, the Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive health care assessments, sexual health examinations, supports health promotion, chronic diseases education, prevention and monitoring, and urgent triage services. With an emphasis on specialized nursing services, to the HIV infected and at-risk populations.

The job is casual, utilized to replace a full-time or part-time nurse or to supplement regular staff coverage in situations of unforeseen staff when funding is available. The regular workdays for the position will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

The position is classified as Group Nurse IV, on the MNU salary scale (WCHREO 2015 Hours).

A detailed job description stating all position duties and responsibilities is available upon request.

Qualifications

Required Education, Certifications

• Baccalaureate in Nursing from a recognized university or a combination of nursing diploma from a recognized college and clinical experience
• Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience. Preference will be given to those with

clinical experience in fast paced and independent practice settings such as

emergency departments, intensive care units and northern nursing stations.

• Demonstrated clinical skills in health assessments, physical examination and

nursing interventions

• Experience in prevention, STBBI and chronic disease management

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience in electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical

charting systems and principles

• Demonstrated computer competency and experience working with Microsoft

applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Able to work effectively in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

• Ability to manage inter-personal conflict in a respectful manner

• Requires the ability to prioritize demands in an ever-changing, dynamic

environment with attention to detail and effective organizational skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the

impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families.

Assets for the position:

• Certification in HIV/AIDS nursing (ACRN)
• Registered Nurse Authorized Prescriber, RN(AP) designation in reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens
• Fluency in languages other than English

How to Apply

Interested candidates may forward their letter of application and résumé to:

Email: humanresources@ninecircles.ca

Deadline for application: Monday, March 17th at 4 p.m. (for closing)

Nine Circles celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified people who are Indigenous, living with HIV, identify as 2SLGBTQ*, or belong to other traditionally marginalized communities.

Nine Circles welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Nine Circles thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.