2026-169 Registered Nurse

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority; Moosonee; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WAHA Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $5,500

Retention Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Clinical Services team in Moosonee, ON. You will provide professional nursing care, plan and evaluate care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

This permanent full-time role offers competitive compensation, relocation support, and access to a sign-on bonus and retention programs. Join our remote communities and contribute to Indigenous and remote healthcare.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing required.
• Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• PALS, AED, NRP, TNCC and IV therapy are assets.
• Added Nursing Skills certification or willingness to obtain within prescribed period.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients.
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care.
• Cooperate in the administration of preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic care.
• Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs.

Skills

2 years experience

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Nursing scope

Partnership building

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

AED Certification

NRP Certification

TNCC Certification

IV therapy certification

Added Nursing Skills certification

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse

Division: Clinical Services

Affiliation: ONA (Ontario Nurses Association)

Site: Moosonee, ON

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Status: Permanent Full-time

Eligible for WAHA Sign-on Bonus (up to $15,000), Employee Referral Bonus (up to $5,500) & Retention Program

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Registered Nurse.

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overwhelmed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

• Experienced registered nurse with 2 years’ experience


• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, while supporting each member in their roles


• Strong interpersonal communication skills


• Deep knowledge of nursing role and enhanced scope


• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with colleagues in order to enhance patient care services

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to clients


• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care


• Cooperate in the administration of preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic care


• Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs

What Your Bring

• Diploma in Nursing required


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred


• Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing


• Certification in BLS and ACLS


• Certification in PALS, AED, NRP, TNCC and IV therapy is an asset


• Certification in Added Nursing Skills or willingness to obtain within a prescribed period required

Why Choose Us

• Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)


• Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits


• Relocation paid by the organization


• Housing provided by the organization
  

  Salary: $77,688.00 - $111,364.50

  
  

  Competition #: 2026-169

  
  

  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

  
  

  Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

  
  

  As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications.Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

  
  

  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.