Community Home Care Nurse
Location: Catchment area between Massey to Blind River
Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week flexible schedule based on client needs
Salary Range: $57,795 - $71,081

The opportunity. Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health, traditional healing, mental health, home and community support services and health promotion services to community members of the seven First Nations of the North Shore Tribal Council, is inviting applications for a highly skilled Home Care Nurse to join their Home and Community Support Services team. The objective is; To provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting and that assists clients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in order to remain at home independently.

Why work with us? By joining our team, you will work for a dynamic organization well known and recognized for its innovative programs and services. We value our employees and strive for a quality workplace environment that provides lifelong learning, growth and well-being including:

Competitive salary based on experience
Paid Extended Health Benefits
HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
3 weeks vacation for the 1st year
15 Personal leave days annually
$1,800 Professional development allocation annually
10 days professional development leave
Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cellphone)
All travel expenses covered
High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibwe people

What you need to bring with you.

Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum of 2-years experience in a traditional nursing role. Working in a hospital, physicians office, or other large care setting which provides hands-on experience
Full full-scope RPN skills required; IV therapy, wound care, ostomy, tube-feeding and palliative care experience required
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
Proficient in using electronic medical record systems
Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations
Indigenous cultural competency training certification
Experience working with the elderly in a community setting is an asset
Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teaching
A clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check is a condition of employment
Must have access to a personal vehicle
Must have a valid drivers license

Who we are. We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous lead Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

What to expect. Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time to time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.
Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request
An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.
Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs

Posting is open until filled.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three references. Please ensure that Home Care Nurse appears in the subject line or apply directly on www.Indeed.ca

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.