ABOUT US

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment
services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and
intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s
needs and risk level. We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day
program services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing,
and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Health Program Manager the Nurse Practitioner provides service to program
participants (experiencing intellectual challenge and/or mental illness) who access clinical health
services. The Nurse works closely with the Clinical Health Program Manager and Administrative Assistant
to observe, plan, and implement person-centred clinical health programming aimed at maximizing
participant wellbeing and overcoming barriers to quality medical care.
The Nurse Practitioner additionally provides medical education and training to participants and staff.
The Nurse is relied upon to provide leadership and contribute to program maintenance and
development.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years of age or older
• Cover letter and updated resume
• Completion of a university, college, or other approved Master of Nursing program
• Clear Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than three months)
• Clear Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks’ (no older than three months)
• Active membership in the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and current licensure as a

Nurse Practitioner in Manitoba

• Valid Manitoba drivers license with consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Experience working with individuals from varied cultural backgrounds, socio-economic status,

and the 2SLGBTQIA* community is considered and asset.

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Turning Leaf’s Nurse Practitioner should demonstrate emotional awareness and have the ability to
remain calm in escalated. Moreover, the Nurse Practitioner must be able to handle interpersonal
relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and

providing person-centered supports. Additional required attributes include:

• Aligned values with Turning Leaf Services
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information and data
• Consistency with processes and daily tasks
• Self-starter and proactive approach in resolving problems and issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make

decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-

paced environment.

• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel. Treat all with dignity and respect and remain open

and receptive to their needs.

• Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills, with a strong attend to detail.
• Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, create / implement action plans and monitor

progress towards goals.

• Ability to effectively present information in a clear manner, demonstrate procedures and

respond to questions.

• Ability to make clear and timely decisions and adapt to stressful situations.

• To supply a service for a fee based on a determination of task and time required. This service
  must adhere to all Agency philosophy, policies and procedures, and guidelines, recognizing the

participant centered and participant driven nature of service delivery.

• To provide medical nursing services to participants. This includes, but is not limited to:

o Assess patients to identify and prescribe appropriate medical interventions.
o Prescribe and administer medications and treatments in accordance with established
policies and protocols.
o Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients’
conditions.
o Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
o Arrange referrals to specialists.

o Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment.

• To collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate,

and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients.

• To develop and deliver specific trainings targeted to frontline support, case management and

participants.

• To provide education and counsel based on evidence-based practice to patients and

stakeholders on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.

• Engaging with formal and natural supports to coordinate service and contribute to informed

support planning. This includes offering ongoing case consultation to the case management
and community support staff teams. To conduct in a professional manner when in the course of

such business.

• To provide nursing care, supportive counselling, and life skills in community-based and

intensive home support settings.

• On-call and scheduled visits to provide care in community and intensive home support

environments

• Upon request, producing and sharing individualized clinical reports summarizing services in

furtherance of informed support.

• To claim payment only for approved hours incurred.
• Travel within province in execution of job-related duties on special occasions
• To report any unusual occurrences to the Clinical Health Program Manager and, if directed, a

representative of all appropriate agencies (e.g., Family Services or/and Probation Services).

• To assist and collaborate when applicable with any or all other collateral agencies as a

representative of Turning Leaf Community Support Services Incorporated.

• To inform Case Manager and Human Resources of any change in their status and disclose any

conflict of interest (e.g., Driving record, upcoming obligations) that may compromise their

position or effectiveness.

• To be available for training as requested.
• To not use any physical force when working with a participant. Unless there is a present physical

risk to the individual, or to another individual, including the service provider, physical restraint

should never be used.

• To adhere to the participant-centered values of Turning Leaf Community Support Services

Incorporated and Manitoba Family Services and Housing.

• To attend staff team meetings as scheduled and other meetings as required.
• To accurately and consistently document care provided as required by Turning Leaf’s

organizational policies and in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Health Information

Act

• To provide consultatory support with the development of emergent clinical projects and

programs

• To contribute to staff team meetings by providing input and suggesting resources
• To assist with timely and appropriate clinical response to urgent, short-notice crisis needs when

such needs relate to the scope of the position.

• To utilize downtime to begin cultivating new community partnerships, program features or

projects that address common service gaps.

• Other duties as assigned.