Nurse Practitioner

WNHAC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de santé basée sur la communauté recherche un Infirmier Praticien pour fournir des soins primaires. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une compréhension confirmée des modèles de santé autochtones et être capable de travailler de manière autonome tout en collaborant avec une équipe interprofessionnelle. L'expérience antérieure dans une organisation autochtone est un atout majeur.

Qualifications

• Infirmier praticien avec enregistrement en classe étendue.
• Compétences relationnelles et communicationnelles essentielles.
• Compréhension de la santé holistique et des compétences culturelles.

Responsibilities

• Fonctionne indépendamment au sein de l'équipe interprofessionnelle.
• Évaluer, diagnostiquer et traiter les patients dans un cadre culturel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Holistic health understanding

Education

Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Our teams provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Team members include health professionals, educators, and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and use holistic health and community development concepts.

The Nurse Practitioner functions independently within the Extended Class scope of practice, and in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.

Note: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar, along with other cultural protocols, occur regularly within our work setting.

Qualifications:

• Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including healthcare professionals, traditional people, leadership, and community members;
• Understanding of holistic health and well-being, demonstrated cultural competencies, and experience working in an Indigenous organization;
• Willingness and ability to travel, with significant community-based activity;
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required; copy of current driver’s abstract required;
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• Current criminal records check required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements;
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining Unit.

Please send your resume with a covering letter and three references to:

Email: [Insert email]

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply.