Requisition ID: 387864
Position Number: 399-7184099-C262-06
Posting End Date: September 9, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: To be determined
Union: MNU
Department/Unit: Staff Development Infection Prevention and Control
Work Location: To be determined
City: Portage la Prairie
Hiring Status: Permanent

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director Health Services - Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control, the Regional Operating Room (OR)/Same Day Surgery (SDS)/Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Education Facilitator participates as an active member of the Regional Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control team and assumes responsibility for collaborative planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a Regional OR/SDS/PACU Education program.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) year full-time nursing experience in a relevant healthcare practice setting and/or professional development.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Adult Education.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in perioperative nursing experience/training required or successful completion of an accredited program in Operating Room Nursing.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificate in CAN Perioperative Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated Leadership ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within team and working group structures.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions independently.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrated participation in continuing education activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other facilities as the position duties may require.
  Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
  Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.
  Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
  All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
  Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
  Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
  Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted

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