Title: Nurse Practitioner

Division: Patient Care

Site: Fort Albany, ON

Reports to: Director of Patient Care

Status: Full-Time

Eligible for WAHA Sign-on Bonus (up to $20,000), Employee Referral Bonus (up to $5,500) & Retention Program

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner.

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
Adaptable and culturally sensitive to situations as they arise
Demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain comprehensive documentation skills based on the standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Demonstrated Primary Health Care Competencies in Adult, Family, gerontology, Pediatric, and Women's Health.

What You'll Do
Provide Primary Health Care to clients in the Hospital and after hours in the Outpatient department
Liaise and consult with the physicians based in Moose Factory to ensure quality of care by establishing and maintaining a network of consultation and referral with physicians and other health professionals.
Provide health teaching, promoting healthy lifestyles by incorporate a teaching plan with interventions
Referring clients as appropriate for follow-up with community health agencies and programs
Working with Registered Nursing staff in the Hospital to develop skills to perform procedures delegated by physicians.
Ability to prescribe narcotics and controlled substances

What You Bring
Successful completion of a Registered Nursing Program with certification as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of two year experience as a Registered nurse in an acute care setting.
Experience in Outpost Nursing setting will be considered an asset
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Knowledge and sensitivity of Indigenous health issues and of the geographic region
Experience in a remote area and ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

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

Join our Team

The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening 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: $79.46-$81.84 per hour

Additional pay:
Signing bonus

Application question(s):
Do you have a degree in Nursing with certification as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner?
Are you registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Experience:
Registered Nurse: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person