Job Description
Program/Dept: Health & Wellness
Reports To: Community Health Nurse Supervisor
Type of Employment: Part-time Permanent
Wage: ($28.95 – $36.00)
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours weekly and up to 30 hours weekly
Reporting to the Health Manager, the Community Health Nurse supervises the Health Promotion Team and provides a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services include Client Advocacy, Public Health, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Injury Prevention. These services are provided to individuals, groups, families and the Neyaashiinigmiing community as a whole. The Community Health Nurse also provides support to those with curative, emergent and urgent needs.
Qualifications
- Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing School
- Licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
- Willingness to provide up to date immunization Record, TB status and medical assessment
- Willingness to take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure personal health and safety as well as that of fellow employee
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation for work purposes
- Willingness to provide recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume addressing qualifications outlined
Drop off or mail to: Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0. Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope. Fax: 519.534.2130 E-mail: employment@nawash.ca For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689
· All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. We strive to provide current CNUFN Employees and CNUFN Band Members with correspondence in regards to the status of their application/candidacy
· Preference will be given to CNUFN Band Members and those of Aboriginal decent who identify at time of application
· While COVID-19 vaccinations are not currently mandatory, they are encouraged for the safety of all employees, clients and community as a whole; a policy is in place, and accommodations are provided for those unvaccinated
· Due to the nature of positions, a recent acceptable Criminal Record and or Vulnerable Sector Check may be requested and paid by the Employer
