Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Nursing

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Program Director, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, and as part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for:

• Applying advanced nursing and medical theory to the provision of clinical care, autonomously ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents and performing minor invasive procedures.


• Applying current/relevant nursing and medical theory, which allows for contribution to knowledge, development and involvement in advancing the nursing profession.


• Incorporating medical knowledge and advanced nursing knowledge; integrating this knowledge and experiential base into clinical practice.


• Demonstrating competence to practice autonomously in the implementation of strategies to promote health and prevent illness, demonstrating proficiency in planning, implementing and evaluating complex care, and demonstrating competence to teach others.


• Providing problem-solving among staff or between staff and patients/residents/clients and with physicians and multidisciplinary team.


• Applying skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective care.


• Complimenting physician services in the delivery of comprehensive health care.

Nurse Practitioners have the authority to provide extended practice nursing care if they are competent to provide that care, the care is endorsed in the practice setting and is within the scope of nursing practice as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years recent acute adult Medicine and/or Surgery and/or Cardiology and/or Cardiac Surgery nursing experience with a related clinical population combining in-depth nursing theory, clinical practice, consultation, education and research with the delivery of health care services required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Stream or equivalent educational preparation as approved by CRNM required.

**Must be eligible for academic appointment with the University of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current CRNM registration required.


• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software including word processing, e-mail and internet applications required.


• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics and invasive and minor surgical procedures required.


• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

NOTE:  The successful applicant is required to be a Registered Nurse on the Extended Practice Registrar of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba within six (6) months from commencement in the position as a condition of employment.

1. Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria, as applicable to the position: experience, education, experience, patient care and clinical knowledge/skills, leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, quality improvement, teaching skills, research knowledge, professional development and seniority.


2. Current reference(s) may be required upon request.


3. Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable