Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the applicable Director and in collaboration with the Program Teams, the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Educational program development for:
   • Nursig staff including R.N.s, L.P.N.s, R.P.N.s
   • Support staff including U.A.s, N.A.s, U.C.s and/or applicable technicians.
2. Teaching and learning activities.
3. Nursing practice standards.
4. Patient education development.
5. Professional and Self Development.

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year and possibly from year to year.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of four years recent related nursing experience providing care to children and youth populations in an inpatient or outpatient program with demonstrated competency in harm reduction, trauma informed care and/or mental health assessments is preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching, education and program development and evaluation is preferred.
• Mental health experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing is preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Certificate or certification in a related specialty area preferred.

Note: In certain circumstances, certification as an instructor in a specialty training course (e.g. ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be stated as a requirement.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba (C.R.N.M.) or LPN equivalent.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Competency with word processing and presentation programs, required.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

• Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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