Job Description:

Licensed Practioner Nurse - Northern MB Registered Nurse (Nurses in Northern Manitoba)
New Grant-Funded Continuing Part-Time

0 to 20.00 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Salary Range: $31.39 - $39.52 per hour
Proposed Start Date: February 5, 2024
Trial/Probation Period: 1040.00 work hours

For more information, please contact:
Leanne Rajotte
204-789-3533 or leanne.rajotte@umanitoba.ca

Responsibilities:

• Performs hemo-dialysis as scheduled.
• Participates in specialty clinics locally or in urban centers as scheduled.
• Performs routine primary care treatments, such as:
• Conducts foot assessments and dressings.
• Removes sutures.
• Administers IM and SC injections.
• Screens patients for early signs of renal failure and/or diabetes problems.
• Liaises with primary care clinic staff, physicians, consultants, social workers, Community Health Nurses, clinic administration, Dietitian, University researchers, and other University staff regarding clinic and patient care issues.
• Assists patients with completion of medical forms if necessary.
• Teaches other staff regarding triage of renal patient problems.
• Contacts patients for return appointments, notification of results as directed.
• Maintains necessary supplies as required.
• Maintains appropriate file systems and records.
• Develops and maintains clearly written policies and procedures, logs, and records for all areas of clinic activities.
• Teaches individuals about renal failure prevention through dietary and lifestyle counseling.
• Teaches other health care workers about renal failure problems.
• Teaches nursing students in aspects of renal health and prevention and treatment of renal failure.
• Provides outreach teaching and screening to all Island Lake communities.
• Liaises with primary care staff, public health, physicians and consultants, social worker, dietitian, and other community resources to determine patient and staff learning needs.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• LPN with current CLPNM registration, without restrictions required. or

• RN/BN with current CRNM registration, without restrictions required.

• Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course required. Training provided through MNNC if required. Return of service commitment required if MNNC training is being provided.

• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

EXPIRIENCE:

• One to two years renal nursing experience preferred, preferably in a northern clinic or related health care setting.

• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated good judgement in serving the needs of the Unit and patients required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Diplomacy and professionalism with all clinic staff is required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity in dealings with culturally related issues required.
• Demonstrated initiative and be able to work in a busy environment with limited supervision required.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentially at all times.
• Familiarity with the community, culture and the area, desired.
• Demonstrated ability to teach other staff required.
• Computer skills or willingness to learn these is essential (Word processing and familiarity with data-bases an asset).
• Experience with nutrition and lifestyle counselling desired.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Additional Information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting

opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who

have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples,

women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+

(Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca

or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions

of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided

to participating members of the search process.