Primary Care Wellness Integrator in Winnipeg

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

• Minimum of two years (within the last five years) of directly related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with people experiencing Mental Health concerns within a community setting preferred.
• Knowledge of existing Community Area resources and Mental Wellness Resources.
• Experience with case management including: initial assessments; Supportive counselling; performing assessment, planning, and service coordination within a Harm Reduction approach.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal historical experience and Cultural Safety an asset.
• Experience with Trauma Informed Care delivery an asset.
• Experience working with individuals/families from diverse backgrounds (cultural, financially disadvantaged, persons with disabilities, socially disadvantaged, newcomers, etc.).
• Experience with Poverty, Addictions, Harm Reduction, Mental Health / complex housing needs.
• Knowledge of Community Partners’ Programs.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree required in one of the following disciplines: BN, RPN, OT, PT, BSW, RT, SLP, RD. A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with relevant regulatory body.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Competent in Windows-based computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience with database software preferred.
• Demonstrates effective networking and agency-relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain relationships, and function as a team member; working collaboratively across sectors as an active participant in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective leadership, coordination, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective verbal communication skills and demonstrated effective presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver chronic disease management and self-management programming for individuals and groups.
• Ability to initiate and work independently while demonstrating a professional approach in all situations.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of a population health approach, determinants of health, and equity, especially as it relates to chronic disease an asset.
• Demonstrated flexibility required for working in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Understanding of fee for service family medicine work environment an asset.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
• Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, culture, and history required.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, accessing traditional teachings and supports to create position outcomes for Indigenous peoples healing journey and health outcomes is required.
• Knowledge of, and in navigating, multi-jurisdictional system as it related to Indigenous health care.

Physical Requirements

• May be exposed to physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be required to work in various community locations.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• Access to a vehicle required.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.