Requisition ID: 384686
Position Number: 20007056
Posting End Date: July 21, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Multi Organ Program
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 09/22/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Multi-Organ Donor Coordinator is affiliated with Transplant Manitoba Gift of Life Organ Donor Organization (TMGLP-ODO), and is under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services and the Medical Director, Transplant Manitoba Gift of Life Organ Donor Organization. The Multi-Organ Donor Coordinator works both independently and within a team; uses strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; including the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to families in difficult situations within the Critical Care or Emergency Department environment.

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Coordinating the functions and activities related to the TMGLP- ODO (related to deceased and living donors).
• Ensuring that all prerequisites for organ donation, according to established policies, procedures and protocols, are adequately fulfilled.
• Assisting with data collection, recording, statistical analysis, etc. under supervision and according to established protocols and clinical study guidelines.
• Conducting audits pertaining to organ donation (e.g. death chart audit) in collaboration with the ODO Quality Systems Engineer.
• Conducting in-service education covering organ and tissue donation and transplantation at the professional/health care facility level through out Manitoba and other referring areas (e.g. Northwestern Ontario).
• Conducting educational programs for the public.
• Updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) protocols and educational materials for health care professionals, patients, and family members.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of a total quality management program in compliance with Health Canada Accreditation Standards.
• Raises awareness of donation within the hospital and participates as an active member of Organ and Tissue Donation Collaborative Committees at all WRHA facilities.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum four years recent related nursing experience required.
• Adult Intensive Care nursing course or equivalent, required.
• Experience and interest in professional/public education preferred.
• Competency with computers and presentation programs, (such as EPR, eChart, EMR, Accuro and Microsoft Office) required.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively; as well as the ability work collaboratively and closely with other members of the health profession.
• Ability to negotiate and facilitate consensus within the donation and transplantation stakeholder community, as well as knowledge in the area of quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change and process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Sensitive to spiritual, cultural and other relevant contexts of care.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex information to families in difficult situations within the Critical Care or Emergency Department environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be flexible, i.e. ability to take on-call and to work long continuous periods.
  Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Coordinating the functions and activities related to the TMGLP- ODO (related to deceased and living donors).
• Ensuring that all prerequisites for organ donation, according to established policies, procedures and protocols, are adequately fulfilled.
• Assisting with data collection, recording, statistical analysis, etc. under supervision and according to established protocols and clinical study guidelines.
• Conducting audits pertaining to organ donation (e.g. death chart audit) in collaboration with the ODO Quality Systems Engineer.
• Conducting in-service education covering organ and tissue donation and transplantation at the professional/health care facility level through out Manitoba and other referring areas (e.g. Northwestern Ontario).
• Conducting educational programs for the public.
• Updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) protocols and educational materials for health care professionals, patients, and family members.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of a total quality management program in compliance with Health Canada Accreditation Standards.
• Raises awareness of donation within the hospital and participates as an active member of Organ and Tissue Donation Collaborative Committees at all WRHA facilities