1 Full-Time Position

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: HRTeam@wnhac.org
Fax: (807) 467-8341
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE’IYEWIGAMIG
P.O. Box 320,
Keewatin, Ontario
P0X 1C0

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.