Registered Nurse - CLI06-25

Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre; Couchiching; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health access centre in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care and assist with medical procedures. The role involves delivering wellness clinics and health education programs while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Candidates with experience in Indigenous communities and languages are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records considered an asset.
• Ability to speak Ojibway and work with Aboriginal people is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and deliver wellness clinics.
• Assist physician and nurse practitioners with medical procedures.
• Participate in planning and monitoring program operations.

Skills

Communication

Ethics

Patient Assistance

Education

Current Ontario RN License

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care, deliver wellness clinics, health education programs and assist physician and nurse practitioners with medical procedures. Participates in planning, developing, implementing, interpreting, and monitoring program operations, policies, and procedures.

The rate for this position ranges from $36.32 - $42.71 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Current Ontario RN License and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience working with electronic medical records considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to assist patients with concerns communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, Driver’s Abstract and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Ability to speak Ojibway and prior experience in working with Aboriginal people, a definite asset.
• Experience and understanding of local Indigenous communities and culture within the Southern Region of Treaty #3.
• First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates are encouraged to apply. Please self-identify.


A complete Job Description is available by contacting the Human Resources Department at 274-3131.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a covering letter referencing the competition number, resume, 3 work related references (one must be from a current or most recent supervisor) and written authorization to contact references.