Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient & Renal Department
Division: Patient Care Site: Moose Factory
Reports to: Clinical Manager

Status: Permanent Full-time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of Registered Practical Nurse.

Who We Are

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA)is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Who You Are
Experienced registered practical nurse
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Extensive knowledge in nursing role and enhances scope
Strong knowledge of practice and regulations

What You'll Do
Provide professional nursing care to clients
Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care
Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations
Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs

What You Bring
Diploma from approved Practical Nurse program with medication certificate
Current registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
Mandatory certification in CPR Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

What We Offer
Defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP)
Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
Being part of a strong and cohesive multidisciplinary team
Northern allowance, retention, travel benefits and housing

Join our Team

The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame.

Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition to:

Human Resources

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to or faxed to
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
This position will remain open till filled
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.82-$29.25 per hour

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Do you have a diploma in Practical Nurse?
Are you registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person