Community Health Nurse
Job No:
27994
Location:
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, Manitoba
- Unique opportunity to truly make a difference and grow your career!
- Say goodbye to night shifts and hello to a healthy work/life balance with a 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri work schedule!
- Outstanding benefits including: relocation, access to an extra 10 days leave, brand new vehicle and more!
About Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, under the auspices of Swampy Cree Tribal Council provided the mandate for Cree Nation Tribal Health Center to begin delivering health support services in 1990.
Mission: Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Health Authority's aim is to provide holistic health care for present and future generations to come.
Goals: The goal of the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Health Authority is to provide the best possible health care for the people in the community by:
- Improving the overall health of the elders of Sapotaweyak and by focusing on major health problems and issues, ensuring that health programs and related activities are responsive to individual, family and community needs;
- Providing communication, education and awareness on health issues such as disease control, treatment services, prevention programs etc.;
- Exercising professional and effective leadership in the administration of a community-based health care system;
- Developing the most efficient use of human and financial resources and allocating to the highest priorities within the financial means of the community;
- Ensuring that all health programs are culturally and traditionally sensitive in order to better address our emotional, spiritual, physical and mental health needs; and
- Reaffirming our status as First National Peoples of Canada, we are entitled to the right of health care and the necessary provisions required in delivering it effectively, despite the confusion introduced into the system by the 1964 Agreement.
About the Opportunity
As a growing health authority, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation has an opening for a diligent Community Health Nurse to join its team.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Health, you will provide Community Health programs and work cooperatively with other jurisdictions within First Nation communities.
Community Health Programs include:
- Communicable Disease Surveillance
- School Health Education
- Chronic Disease Data Monitoring
- Diabetes Clinics
- Population Health
You will also be responsible for communicating with other departments, through writing reports and documenting client care.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunizations, pre and post-natal health, and health education and awareness.
You will have a Bachelor of Nursing or be a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 2 years’ hospital experience, plus current College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Registration.
Knowledge of 2003 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines is also important as is possession of the Canadian Immunization Certificate.
Applicants with knowledge of First Nation customs, values and tradition as well as the ability to speak Cree will be held in high regard.
A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License is essential.
In this position, you will work 9am-5pm on Monday to Thursday, and can enjoy working from home on Fridays (administration duties).
You are a seasoned professional when it comes to communicating with others as you have excellent written and verbal skills.
About the Benefits
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Health Authority is offering a highly attractive salary package for the right candidate, based on qualifications and experience. You will also enjoy an all inclusive benefits package.
Best of all you will enjoy fantastic working hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, no shift work or overtime!! This will leave you ample time to enjoy your beautiful surroundings.
Also, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Health Authority offer:
- Relocation Assistance!
- Brand new vehicle!
- Local housing available!
- 10 day Christmas break which does not count as vacation time!
- Annual treaty days for one week in July (1/2 days)!
Also, you'll enjoy working within the modern Health Centre, built in 2007.
Don't miss this opportunity to grow your nursing career whilst truly making a difference to the lives of this community, Apply Now!