Job Description
Position Overview
Consistent with the principles of primary healthcare, this role provides access to first‑level basic healthcare within the scope of nursing practice for individuals, families, groups, and communities. As a member of an interdisciplinary community area team, the Primary Care Nurse delivers comprehensive care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, clinical intervention, and palliation. The nurse develops and implements health plans with clients, evaluates outcomes, coordinates ongoing services, and links clients to community resources.
Responsibilities
- Actualize the mission, vision, and values of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
- Apply the principles of Primary Health Care as outlined by the World Health Organization Declaration of Alma Ata.
- Synthesize knowledge from the Canadian Taskforce on Preventative Health Care and professional nursing t...