Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Department:  Health Centre                     

Classification/Level:  MFN Nursing Salary Grid ($70, 200 - $97, 240)

Employment Status:  Regular Full-Time

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

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:

Community Health Nurse

c/o Human Resources

M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333

M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0

Fax 705-377-4980 or email to:   [email protected]

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources [email protected]