Crisis Mobile Response

Crisis Mobile Response (RPN)

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

The Crisis Mobile Response RPN works within an interprofessional team comprised of registered and non-registered healthcare professionals, both directly and under the facilitation of medical directives, to increase the capacity for service provision to the population seen in outreach. The Crisis Mobile Response RPN works in partnership with the Treaty 3 Police Service (T3PS) and assists in calls for service by providing on-site emergency assessments to determine the most appropriate course of action (transport to hospital, treat in field, etc). This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining unit.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario


• Willingness to work to a full scope including performing delegated acts through medical directives


• Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member


• Experience working in an Indigenous organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset


• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural issues and respect for the beliefs and values of Indigenous people and communities


• Demonstrated ability work independently and be an effective team member


• Willingness and ability to travel


• Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required


• Current criminal records check required


• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job


• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model


• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory

Salary: $30.85-$38.91 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org

Email: [email protected]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax:     (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.