RN (SLDP) – SLDP 03/24

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health facility in Sioux Lookout is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver diabetes education and management. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, providing foot care, and ensuring patient-centered care. Candidates must hold current CNO registration, a BCLS certification, and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary ranging from $40.05 to $56.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus

Additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus

$25,000 retention bonus for eligible nurses

$10,000 Northern Top-Up grant

$10,000 Northern Relocation Grant

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Current Basic CPR certificate (BCLS) required.
• Advanced foot care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide foot care and diabetes education services in various settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Travel north a minimum of 1 week per month.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Crisis Intervention skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation preferred

Job description

Bonuses

• SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!

• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to partner with Health Force Ontario (HFO) as an approved employer for the CCPN (Community Commitment Program for Nurses), which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full-time commitment.

• Additional CCPN Northern Incentives:

• A northern Top-Up grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 installments after four and eight months of employment with an eligible employer.
• A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 installments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has started employment and after four (4) months employment with an eligible employer.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse, following the scope of practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of diabetes education services to clients of the Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program (SLDP) and partner organizations. The RN will meet with clients individually and in groups in outpatient and community settings to deliver diabetes education and management skills, as part of an interdisciplinary team, in alignment with Diabetes Canada best practices and patient-centered care principles.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic CPR certificate (BCLS) required.
• Advanced foot care preferred.
• Minimum one year experience preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation preferred.
• Good communication skills, non-judgmental manner, team player, values interdisciplinary care.
• Problem solving skills.
• Crisis Intervention skills.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of position.

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to, and relief for, other departments as required.
• Maintain flexible work hours – occasional evening or weekend work required.
• Must travel north a minimum of 1 week per month.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Must be willing to work the present shift rotation.
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
• Provide foot care and diabetes education services in a variety of settings.
• Other nursing duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Salary

Salary: $40.05-56.00 in accordance with ONA Collective Agreement.

Competition No. SLDP 03/24
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