We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis
and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing
both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and
community development concepts.
The position works within an interprofessional team comprised of registered and non-registered
healthcare professionals, both directly and under the facilitation of medical directives, to meet the
home care needs of individual clients at the community level. This position provides primary health
care services in the client's home environment in specified communities within the professional scope
of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining unit.
NOTE: Indigenous 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 Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
willingness to work to a full scope including performing delegated acts through medical directives;
deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as
traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing;
ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
knowledge of historical trauma and the impacts of that history on the health of people, families, and
communities;
experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of
Indigenous culture and values;
proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
valid drivers' license, own vehicle, willingness and ability to travel required;
criminal records check and current drivers' abstract required;
commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:
Home Care Nurse
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.