EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition Number: IERHA 541/15 R (Please state this number when applying)

Position Title: Regional Wound Care Coordinator

Position Code: WNDCARECOORREG_01

Facility/ Site/ Location: To be determined

FTE: 0.60 Term (June 22, 2015 – December 18, 2015)

Hours of Work: Hours 7.75 - Days

Union: MNU

Wage/ Salary: To commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Team Manager – Palliative Care & Home Care Nursing Programs, the Wound Care Coordinator assumes leadership responsibility for the education needs, product evaluation/procurement, and research for the wound care program within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. The Wound Care Coordinator works closely with the regional Wound Care Steering Committee, health services and support programs in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of wound care strategies. Responsibilities include the following in relation to wound care: acting as a resource internally and externally; providing education and recommendations for wound care and coordinating data collection. The incumbent works within the community settings and the Health Centers/Personal Care Homes of the Interlake-Eastern RHA. The Wound Care Coordinator is an active member of the multidisciplinary regional wound care team and functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

·  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

·  Suitable combination of education and experience may be considered

·  Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and a member in good standing

·  Certificate of International Inter-professional Wound Care Course (IIWCC): Advanced Knowledge

·  Current knowledge of Wound Care principles and demonstrated ability to integrate this knowledge into practice required

·  Ability to teach at an individual and group level

·  Current knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to wound care

·  Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows environment and all Microsoft Office applications

·  Evidence of ongoing professional development

·  Minimum five (5) years recent nursing experience

·  Minimum of two (2) years Wound Care experience required

·  Ability to adapt and apply knowledge/skills in a variety of environments

·  Effective leadership skills, including problem solving & organizational skills

·  Ability to make safe and effective decisions regarding nursing care and standards, both independently but also within the context of the broader health care team

·  Strong advocacy skills for adherence to clinical, evidence based practice

·  Effective verbal and written communication skills, with individuals and groups

·  Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment spanning multiple program areas

·  Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle

·  Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.

·  Satisfactory employment record.

Date Posted: May 4, 2015

Closing Date/Time: May 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Please submit Application/Resume online

or send Application/Resume to: Human Resources Assistant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Corporate Office

233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1

Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4772

·  Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application upon change of classification/ program.

·  External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ www.ierha.ca or at any of our sites.

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