Medical Examiner Investigator

Medical Examiner Investigator NN2 Nurse 2
Term/full-time
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Corporate and Strategic Services
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Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is seeking to fill up to 4 term positions through this competitive process. The OCME investigates unexpected deaths and cases when the cause of death is not immediately known or when the death is the result of violence due to an accident, suicide, or homicide. The Manitoba Fatality Inquiries Act gives the Chief Medical Examiner the responsibility for the investigation of all unexpected and violent deaths occurring in the Province. Medical doctors throughout Manitoba are appointed as Medical Examiners and carry out investigations on behalf of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office. They are assisted in their investigation by medical examiner investigators or police officers. Under the direction of the Executive Director or a Provincial Medical Examiner, the incumbent will be responsible to investigate circumstances surrounding sudden and violent deaths in the City of Winnipeg and periphery including rural Manitoba.

Providing coordination and management at locations of death including direction of law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, body transport service members, health care Providers, media, members of the public and family
Conducting telephone communication with family members, law enforcement and other health care professionals
Consulting with Medical Examiners as required
Must be a Registered Nurse, with either a Bachelor of Nursing degree or a Diploma in Nursing from one of the former recognized schools of nursing, including significant acute care experience
Strong political acumen and the ability to manage confidential, controversial or politically/medically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision

Knowledge of The Fatality Inquiries Act, Anatomy Act, Human Tissue Gift Acts, Personal Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Vital Statistics Acts
Must posses and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search, Satisfactory Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks and, Enhanced Security Screening
Valid Class 5 Drivers License with access to a personal vehicle for business purposes
Ability to travel within the designated area, be available for rotating work shifts within a 24/7 organization (covering the hours of 07:30 to 15:45 hours), handle stand-by/on-call designation (15:45 to 07:30 hours and weekends) and respond to call-in situations in a timely manner
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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.