Registered Practical Nurse

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority; Fort Albany; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Fort Albany Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide professional nursing care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and have a diploma from an approved Practical Nurse program. This role also requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of nursing regulations. Competitive compensation and permanent full-time status offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced registered practical nurse.
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset.
• Reliable and cooperative with effective interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients.
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care.
• Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of nursing role and regulations

Education

Diploma from approved Practical Nurse program

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Certification in CPR

Job description

Position

Registered Practical Nurse

Site

Fort Albany Hospital

Reports to

Director of Patient Care

Status

Permanent Full-Time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of Registered Practical Nurse.

The Organization

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Position Profile Requirements

• Experienced registered practical nurse
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge in nursing role and enhances scope
• Strong knowledge of practice and regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations
• Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs

Qualifications/Experience

• Diploma from approved Practical Nurse program with medication certificate
• Current registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Mandatory certification in CPR
• Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

How to apply

• The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame
• Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2022-082 to:
• P.O. Box 664
• Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
• Resumes can be emailed to [e-mail] or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• Internal applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements and are in good standing with the organization’s attendance management policy are strongly encouraged to apply

START DATE: 02/15/2022

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