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
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Pay: $64.51-$100.00 per hour

Perks:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Canada)
🏢 Yellowhead Tribal Council
📍 Canada