Community Nurse – Dauphin

POSTING #                               24-12-002

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         31301

POSITION TYPE                           FULL-TIME

The Community Nurse will provide care that is consistent with the MMF’s health approach that is rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and the principles of primary health care, community development, and harm reduction specific to Red River Métis Citizens.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases, and other Clinical services as they are developed;
• Address environmental issues and promote health and wellness to Métis Citizens and their families;
• Strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes;
• Provide services in communities, across communities and across the region;
• Respectfully work in and with diversity including sexual and gender minorities, and all cultural, spiritual, political, age, ability, family, and economic circumstances;
• Support self-determination, encourage self and family participation in health.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree is required. Additionally, at least one of the following is preferred: successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate, a Canadian Community Health Nurses certification, and successful completion of a related course at a master level;
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba registration required;
• CPR certification required;
• International Society for Travel Medicine Certification preferred;
• Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care / primary health care, population-level health promotion or community development is required;
• Experience working with an Indigenous community in a clinical setting is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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