COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Department: Health Centre
Classification/Level: MFN Nursing Salary Grid ($70,200- $97,240)
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Term

Position Summary
The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is a member of a Community Health Services Team sharing in the responsibilities for the delivery of a comprehensive Community Health Program. The CHN works in collaboration with the M’Chigeeng First Nation community, families, individuals, other professionals and organizations to meet those needs. The goal is to promote and preserve the health of the community through a focus on health promotion, health maintenance and health education. The CHN provides functional support as required and related to nursing practice. The CHN will also provide nursing services to the Home Care Program and the Mental Health Program.

Reporting Relationship
The CHN works under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor.

Essential Functions
An active member of the Health Services team in the delivery of a comprehensive Community Health Program comprised of such activities as:

• Maternal and child health, control of communicable diseases, mandatory immunization program, lifestyle education on a one-to-one basis and group sessions, school health assessment, first aid services, chronic diseases monitoring and environmental health surveillance
• Utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR) to maintain the database of client records
• Promote healing and wellness through prevention, promotion and education
• Act as liaison with First Nation personnel, health related agencies, physicians and hospitals
• Work with the Health Services Team to develop and implement a community-based work plan to meet the health needs and priorities of MFN
• Provide relief nursing services to the Home Care program
• Provide nursing expertise and support to the mental health clinic
• Other related duties as identified in response to community health needs

Qualifications

Preferred

Previous work experience in First Nation community health nursing and home care nursing would be an asset.
Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and addictions services.

Minimum

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a University or diploma in Nursing.
Willing to take the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch approved training in Community Health Nursing.
Valid and current registration with and member in good standing with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and the Colleges of Nurses in Ontario (CNO).
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own transportation.

Other

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe.
Understanding and fluency of the Ojibwe language would be an asset or a willingness to learn.
Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC/VSS) requirement, must be thirty (30) days current, original or certified copy.

CRC/VSS Rationale

CRC/VSS must be thirty (30) days current, original or certified copy. MFN is in a position of trust and is committed to providing a safe and secure healthy work environment. Individuals employed within MFN Health Services are required to have a clear record of any charges and convictions relating to any abuse, assault, neglect and theft and any alcohol and/or drug related offences as these individuals may work directly or indirectly with the Elderly and/or vulnerable clients.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

Applicant review March 7th, 2025

Community Health Nurse
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca