Northern Nurse

NF1 Northern Nurse 1

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time; Term/part-time; Casual

Manitoba Justice

The Pas Correctional Centre, Correctional Services

The Pas MB

Advertisement Number: 42476

Salary(s):   NF1 $40.97 - $50.25 per hour Plus Remoteness Allowance and Northern Premium.  Plus Qualification pay (if applicable).

Closing Date:   June 30, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.This competition may be used to fill future regular, term, or casual vacancies. 

This posting will remain open until filled. 

Graduate Nurses may be considered at a rate of: $35.84 hourly. Licensed Practical Nurses may be considered at the rate of: $31.89 to $37.70 hourly. Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 is available for eligible nurses willing to relocate to Manitoba to work. More information is available on the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund website. Successful applicants to this position may be eligible for incentives and additional compensation. https://gov.mb.ca/correctionalnursing/info/role.html. As a condition of employment Grad Nurses must provide a copy of their licence prior to beginning their orientation shifts.

TPCC is currently searching for a Northern Nurse (RN/RPN/LPN). Candidates are asked to consider the following before applying:  This environment is highly autonomous and requires nursing staff to work independently and in consultation with the Health Services Manager. The successful candidate will have the ability to make critical decisions, utilize standards of practice, policy and procedure as well as access resources while working alone. This is a challenging, fast paced environment providing a unique experience not seen in traditional nursing roles.

Nurses who are interested in corrections are welcome to tour the correctional centres to get first hand experience of what it would be like to be a Correctional Nurse. Nurses will witness and understand the level of security and protection our health care workers experience 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Nursing Licensure in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM), College of Licenced Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPN)
• Satisfactory; Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and  Internal Security Screening
• Satisfactory Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends is required

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing clinical assessments
• Experience with patient care planning
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in a similar environment such as emergency, medical, surgical or community programs

Desired:

• Knowledge of communicable diseases, main signs and symptoms of alcohol or drug misuse
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Duties:
The incumbent is responsible for providing care and treatment of the physically and mentally ill offenders in a correctional environment.  The incumbent works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager in the delivery of health care to offenders.  The work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and recognized practices.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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