Community Health Nurse

Employment Opportunity

The Buffalo River Dene Nation is seeking a dynamic motivated individual to full time, permanent position of a Community Health Nurse.

The Community Health Nurse assists clients, who may be individuals, families or communities, in promotion, protection and restoration of health, in order to educate about, prevent and reduce the incidence of disease, disability and death.

The Community Health

Nurse provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the health care team and works within the context of Primary Health care to improve the capacity of clients to “adapt to, respond to or control, life’s challenges and changes”.

The Nursing Program within the Buffalo River Dene Nation includes community health, home care, primary care nursing, prenatal, school program, health education and communicable diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Registered or eligible for registration with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
- The scope of the position is RN AAP or NP, however, RN’s willing to obtain designation may be considered.
- 2 to 3 years of recent emergency and/or acute care nursing experience.
- 5 years nursing experience

Preferred:
- Registered or eligible for registration with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) with AAP designation.

Other

- Basic Life Support (BLS-C), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS),



Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Immunization Certificate are mandatory or willing to obtain on an urgent basis.
- Preferred northern nursing experience in primary care & in First Nations communities
- Other relevant experience and certifications in northern nursing and First Nations health care is an asset.
- Ability to perform basic nursing, advanced nursing e.g., immunization, venipuncture, basic laboratory work (e.g., WBC, pregnancy tests, blood smears for CBC, hemoglobin), pharmacy (dispensing and prescribing within approved guidelines) and sanctioned/transferred medical functions.
- Advanced assessment, basic treatment, referral and case management skills; Counselling skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting, ensuring that First Nations’ Values are acknowledged and maintained during patient and employee interactions.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment in a respectful manner.
- Computer skills and experience with computer software/database applications; ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), including; Health Records and database management.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Preference will be given to individuals who speak Cree and/or Dene.

Benefits include

- Fully Furnished Accommodations




- Monthly Utility Allowance provided
- Security & Security Cameras on site (health center)
- Dental Care, Vision care, Life insurance, Extended health care
- Registered Pension Plan Match
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Other Remuneration cost:

- Annual Education, Retention and Northern Allowance
- Signing Bonus after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
- Annual Health Related Travel
- Reasonable relocation allowance if RN moves into community
- All mandatory certification paid by employer (not part of education allowance)
- Yearly RN AAP licensure paid by employer
- Wages are competitive & follow the Meadow Lake Tribal Council pay scale
- On call pay is paid by MLTC

Please be advised, applicants are required to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications and work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references.

If you are having trouble with applying, please reach out to the HR Department at [email protected] For more information, please contact Erica Vincent, BRDN Health Director @ (306) 282-2011 or email [email protected] or Stacy Gladue, MLTC Nursing Program Director @ (phone hidden) or email [email protected]

Deadline: Open Deadline

BRDN sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Buffalo River Dene Nation - Community Health Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Meadow Lake Health and Social Development
📍 Canada