MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION
COMMUNITY NURSE
June 17, 2024
Posting #24-12-008

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Community Nurse position within our Health & Wellness Department located at 150 Henry Ave in Winnipeg, MB. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Community Nurse will provide care that is consistent with the MMF’s health approach that is rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and
the principles of primary health care, community development specific to Red River Métis Citizens.

Job Duties/Competencies:
• Apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases, and other Clinical services as they are developed;
• Address environmental issues and promote health and wellness to Métis Citizens and their families;
• Strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes;
• Provide services in communities, across communities and across the region;
• Respectfully work in and with diversity including sexual and gender minorities, and all cultural, spiritual, political, age, ability, family, and economic circumstances;
• Support self-determination, encourage self and family participation in health.
• Travel through out Manitoba with the Clinical Services to implement developed projects and ongoing strategies.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree is required. Additionally, at least one of the following is preferred: successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate, a Canadian Community Health Nurses certification, and successful completion of a related course at a master level;
• CPR certification and College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba registration required;
• Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care/ primary health care, population-level health promotion or community development is required;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with an Indigenous community in a clinical setting is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle is required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an in house restaurant is available.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Monday, July 1, 2024.

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

MMF Human Resources Department
300-150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7
Email to: jobs@mmf.mb.ca
Fax to (204) 947-1816

All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca