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St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Position Summary and Scope of Service:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Health and Transition Services and in collaboration with the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) works within an interdisciplinary team in related roles as a practitioner, educator and counsellor.

Operating within the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the NP is a leader in integrated health care delivery, focusing on health promotion, disease and injury prevention, clinical interventions and treatments and management of simple stable and acute chronic disease on an individual, family and community basis. The NP improves access to services for people who require health status assessments, periodic monitoring and management, and stable chronic disease surveillance and management.

The NP works with individuals, families and groups to promote health and education. The NP works in accordance with the principles of primary health care and the NP applies skills in the consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective care. May be required to provide primary nursing care in a variety of clinical settings, including the Health and Transition Service program site or in a community setting at a persons' home.

Education considered an asset includes, but is not limited to:

• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on the Extended Practice Register
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professionals Act
• Principles of collaborative practice
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the primary health care team

Qualifications and Duties

• Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Member in good standing with the CRNM and a Registered Nurses on the on the Extended Practice Register
• Five (5) years' experience within nursing practice supporting people across the life span
• Valid 5F (full) Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of developmental disability, Autism and/or Acquired Brain Injury an asset
• Cardiopulmonary training at the Health Care Level
• Knowledge of health promotion, community development and program evaluation concepts
• Demostrate leadership ability, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the principles of adult education and interdisciplinary teamwork and ability to use group process techniques
• Demonstrate and practice daily, the nursing values and ethical responsibilities as set forth by the CRNM
• Accept the possibility of being exposed to infectious diseases, noise and allergens
• Be able to work a variable schedule in order to participate in meetings and activities outside normal working hours
• Performs comprehensive and focuses health assessments, synthesizes health assessment information, identify concerns and risks, as well as normal and abnormal conditions and makes differential diagnosis
• Orders appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and interprets test results based on sound clinical reasoning
• Demostrates sound clinical judgment and sets criteria to assess the initial and subsequent outcomes of the health care plan, including consultation, referral and review of the plan based on the assessment results

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Clinical Care Management
• Human Resource Management and Safety
• Financial Resource and Facility Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organizational Planning and Development
  

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.