Home and Community Care/Community Health Nurse

 Registered Nurse

LOCATION:  Dryden, Ontario

Closing date: Open until filled

The Home and Community Care Nurse/Community Health Nurse (HCC/CHN) provide services to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, and Wabauskang First Nation located within the Treaty #3 area.  The HCC/CHN will work with the community Health Director of each community and reports to the Health Manager of Paawidigong First Nations Forum Inc..  The HCC/CHN delivers core community health services to residents of the community.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting annual salary of $90,000.00
• Comprehensive Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Fifty-Fifty Cost Shared Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Supportive work environment that provides a balanced work/home life

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Home Care and case management services.
• Continually assessing the client’s health status.
• Consulting with the client’s physician/NP or other health agencies/professionals.
• Maintaining client records.
• Maintaining statistical reports.
• Maintaining client confidentiality.
• Providing support to the client/family by acting as a resource/advocate, i.e. medical supplies, and equipment.
• Providing teaching to client/caregivers.
• Provide footcare support to our Diabetes Strategy Nurse
• Providing Education through presenting
• Providing communities with current education and awareness on chronic disease prevention

SUMMARY OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Community Health Nursing.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with First Nations.
• Required to posses/obtain certification in Advanced Footcare Program
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, managerial and computer skills.
• The ability to speak/understand the Ojibway language is an asset.
• Travel is a requirement of this position therefore, Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable personal vehicle is required as well as clean driving abstract

Please forward a cover letter, and resume with 3 References to:

Paawidigong First Nations Forum Inc.

Email:  hradministrator@pfnf.ca

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Paawidigong First Nations Forum Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and enhance our ability to serve our communities effectively.