Community Home Care Nurse- West End

Community Home Care Nurse

Location:  West End Communities, servicing Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, and Thessalon First Nation

Full-Time:  37.5 hours/week flexible schedule based on client needs

Salary Range: $58,662 - $64,101

The opportunity.  Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health, traditional healing, mental health, home and community support services and health promotion services to community members of the seven First Nations of the North Shore Tribal Council, is inviting applications for a highly skilled Home Care Nurse to join their Home and Community Support Services team.  The objective is to provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting and that assists clients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in order to remain at home independently.

Who we are. We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous lead Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health. 

Why work with us?  By joining our team, you will work for a dynamic organization well known and recognized for its innovative programs and services.  We value our employees and strive for a quality workplace environment that provides lifelong learning, growth and well-being including;

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Paid Extended Health Benefits

· HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

· weeks' vacation for the 1st year

· Personal leave days annually

· $1,800 Professional development allocation annually

· days professional development leave

· Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cellphone)

· All travel expenses covered

· High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider

and client experience

· Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibwe people

What you need to bring with you:

•    Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario 

•    Minimum of 2-years' experience in a traditional nursing role (acute care/long-term care or primary care settings) will be considered.

•    Full-scope RPN skills required; IV therapy, wound care, ostomy, tube-feeding and palliative care experience    required

•    Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

•    Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

•    Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

•    Proficient in using electronic medical record systems

•    Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills

•    Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations

•    Indigenous cultural competency training certification

•    Experience working with the elderly in a community setting is an asset

•    Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teaching

•    A clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check is a condition

      of employment

•    Must have access to a personal vehicle

•    Must have a valid driver's license

What to expect. Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.  Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request.  An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.  Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

Posting is open until filled.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work-related references. 

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.