REGISTERED NURSE – PELICAN FALLS FIRST NATIONS HIGH SCHOOL

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC); Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks vacation

On-site clinic

Job summary

Pelican Falls First Nations High School in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide health care services to students. Work Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with salary prorated over the full year (26 pay periods).

Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing student health, and coordinating treatment plans. Must be in good standing with CNO, RN or BSN, CPR/First Aid certified, and able to work collaboratively in a school setting.

Qualifications

• RN or BSN mandatory
• Must be in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to assess and provide health care needs to students
• Knowledge of Native culture, traditions and lifestyles
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Strong communication skills
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Provide medical health services to students at Pelican Falls First Nations High School
• Assess medical needs of students and determine treatment plans
• Refer complex needs to physician or other health professionals
• Administer medications and provide first aid
• Maintain on-site clinic and confidential student medical records
• Collaborate with daytime nursing support and maintain communication
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and positive environment
• Prepare evaluations and summaries of students with recommendations
• Develop or assist in developing treatment plans for students
• Support students at risk or in crisis with On-Call staff
• Provide daily/weekly check-ins and participate in team meetings
• Liaise with parents, teachers and other organizations, partners and professionals
• Respond to inquiries and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Registered Nurse

Assessment

First Aid

Communication

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Registered Nurse

Pelican Falls First Nations High School

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Pelican Falls First Nations High School (PFFNHS) in Sioux Lookout requires one full-time Registered Nurse to provide health care services and support to students attending PFFNHS. This position will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through the school calendar, salary will be prorated over the full year (26 pay periods).

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical health services to students at the Pelican Falls First Nations High School
• Assess medical needs of students, determine treatment plans, provide follow up support
• Refer complex needs to physician or other health professional(s)
• Administer medications, provide first aid, assist in emergency situations etc.
• Maintain/update on-site clinic and confidential student medical records
• Work in collaboration and maintain communication with other daytime nursing support
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and positive environment at all times
• Prepare evaluations and summaries of students including recommendations
• Develop or assist in developing treatment plans for students
• Work closely with PFFNHS, PFC and On-Call staff to support students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”
• Provide daily or weekly check-ins with students as required
• Participate in team meetings as required
• Liaise with other organizations, partners and/or professionals
• Respond to parent, teacher and or student inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is mandatory;
• Must be in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to assess and provide health care needs to students
• Knowledge and understanding of Native culture, traditions and lifestyles
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Strong communication skills
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License

Salary: $73,255 to $90,094

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with vacation days, monetary compensation or a combination of both.