Nurse In Charge

Northern Chiefs, Keewaytinook Okimakanak is a non-political chiefs council that serves 6 communities, and Deer Lake is one of them. Our organization is directed by the chiefs of the member of the first nation who form the board of directors.

At Northern Chiefs, KO, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in making change. Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We currently have a vacant, part time Nurse in Charge position in our Deer Lake Nursing Station.

This position is responsible for the leadership of a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in First Nations communities. This includes a broad set of program areas including community/public health, primary care and home care, through promotion and maintenance of the health of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. Successful candidates value the principles of primary health care and focus on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, protecting population health as well as when required a focus on curative, urgent and emergent care, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.

The Nurse in Charge provides professional guidance and assistance to community leaders and other community health care team members in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for First Nations to assume control and manage their community health programs. The Nurse in Charge plays a key role in fostering and developing an interdisciplinary patient centered model of care. In this model the Nurse in Charge ensures strong coordination between a variety of health workers so that clients receive the services they need from the appropriate service provider at the appropriate time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A minimum of 4 years of full-time clinical practice work experience in emergency or primary health care.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management role or a combination of management training and experience working in the context of a remote and isolated First Nations community.
• Clinical practice experience in remote or isolated communities and with First Nations populations are considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway is an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and a willingness to learn and use other software including electronic charting tools.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Deer Lake First Nation.