Community Health Nurse

Wikwemikong Health Centre; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health centre is seeking a Community Health Nurse to enhance health services in the community. Responsibilities include planning community health programs and delivering immunization services. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, significant experience in advanced nursing assessments, and a strong understanding of First Nation health issues.

Qualifications

• Must take Immunization Certification Online Course upon hiring.
• 2 years’ experience in advanced nursing assessment skills.
• Knowledge of First Nation health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering a Community Health Program.
• Delivering an immunization program per policies.
• Managing communicable disease reporting program.

Skills

Advanced nursing assessment skills

Immunization knowledge

Communicable disease knowledge

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree / Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Summary
With the functional support, guidance and supervision provided by the Community Health Service Manager, the Community Health Nurse carries out a Community Health service as outlined by the Community Health Program Policies and Procedures.
Responsibilities
• Planning and delivering a Community Health Program, considering the physical, social, spiritual, mental and environmental factors which influence each individual, family and community;
• Delivering an immunization program in accordance to Community Health Service (CHS) Immunization Policy and Procedures, FNIHB Immunization Policy and Procedures and Ministry Standards. Also, ensuring to maintain a communicable disease reporting program in collaboration with CD Nurse of FNIHB and CHN Manager;
• Community Health Program
1. Preconception Health Services (for Schools in community only);
2. Maternal and Newborn Health Services;
3. Infant and Pre-School Health Services;
4. School Health Services (for Schools in community only);
5. Community Health Services.
Qualifications
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing or Diploma
• Must take Immunization Certification Online Course upon hiring and attend mandatory training sessions. Upon
completion CHN will be required to write the immunization exam and will be subject to a series of practical exams for
immunization.
• 2 years’ experience in advanced nursing assessment skills with special emphasis on immunization, communicable
disease, prenatal and community health care;
• 2 years’ experience working in a First Nation community or equivalent organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nation health concerns and issues, and the ability to apply knowledge and skill
in the development and implementation of programs to address identified needs;
• Adaptability and ability to establish and sustain a multidisciplinary team approach to integrated service delivery;
• Ability to apply ethics of Nursing practice in decision making;
• Willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the position;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, optimism, discretion, tact, self-assurance, dependability, and leadership;
Salary: $76,186.50. Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) an Updated resume; 3) a Photocopy of
certificates / diploma, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work-related references.
Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]
Deadline: Until Position is Filled
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and we appreciate your interest