Yellowhead Tribal Council serves the 4 First Nations including Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Sunchild First Nation and O'Chiese First Nation. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta. Our Mission: Through the provision of advocacy, education and related health professional services and programs. YTC Health will support the member First Nations to achieve holistic health and wellness.
Our work environment includes:
- Community Health Centers
- Wellness programs
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the Sunchild First Nation and the O'Chiese First Nation communities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, have a passion for providing quality care, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary care services, including physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient education. Cultural Sensitivity training and experience working with First Nations people is an asset.
Collaboration with nurses at the health Centers for management of walk-ins, wound care, ongoing treatment orders, etc.
Ability to refer to specialists and specialty clinics
Self-motivated and has the ability independently with minimal supervision
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Provide women’s health services
- PAP screening
- Breast cancer screening
- Contraceptive management including IUD insertions/removals, Nexplanon insertions/removals
Provide primary care services (including not limited to):
- Management of acute and chronic illnesses
- Suturing, mole removal and skin biopsy
- Illness across childhood
- Diabetes Management
- Driver’s Medical Exams
- Completion of pre-op and physical assessment forms for surgery, dental and treatment
STI/BBI screening, treatment and follow-up
- Working in consultation with STI/BBI services at AHS
- Collaborating with ECHO program for HCV treatment
- Outreach into the communities with NNADAP and harm reduction workers
- Phlebotomy skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Basic Life Support Certificate
Currently registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Cultural Sensitivity training
Job Types: Part time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $64.51-$100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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