NURSE (2471) at CBHSSJB

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB); Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Montreal is seeking a liaison nurse responsible for providing nursing care services and coordinating medical visits for specialized treatments. Candidates must be fluent in English and French, with two years of nursing experience and a DEC in Nursing. This position may offer telework opportunities and includes benefits unique to JBNQA Cree beneficiaries.

Benefits

Isolation premium

Retention premium

Reimbursement of moving and storage fees

Annual return flights to community

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse in good standing.
• Two years of experience as a nurse required.
• Fluency in English and French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care services based on users' needs.
• Coordinate medical visits for clients requiring specialized treatment.
• Act as a liaison between beneficiaries and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills

Education

DEC in Nursing

Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q

Job description

Summary of the Position

A person is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her / his care. She / he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She / he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease.

She / he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she / he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.

Specific Functions

In collaboration with Wiichihiituwin (Cree Patient Services) department, the liaison nurse is responsible to coordinate, organize and prepare the visits of the clientele coming to Montreal for specialized medical treatments. She / he is responsible to review the medical consultations and / or reports of the beneficiaries entrusted to her / him temporarily. She / he will act as a link between the beneficiary, the hospital and the communities. She / he will gather and forward the pertinent information to the appropriate professionals in the Cree communities.

Requirements

Education

• Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q;
• DEC in Nursing.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a nurse.

Language

• Fluent in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.

Other

• Selected Candidates must successfully complete the following training : Administration of Epinephrine for severe allergic reaction of the anaphylactic type (4 hours);
• On call.
• Possibility of telework at 50% once the trial period is succeeded.

All JBNQA Cree beneficiary hired to work for the Wiichihiituwin direction either at the Montreal or the Val d’Or or the Chibougamau point of service are entitled to the following benefits :

• Isolation premium based on their affiliate community
• Retention premium (if applicable)
• Reimbursement of the moving and storage fees

Three (3) or four (4) return flights per year for the employee and their dependants to go back to their affiliate community via CBHSSJB’s charters, according to the collective agreement.