Registered Nurse
Job No:
62240
Location:
Gypsumville (3 hours North of Winnipeg), MB
- Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge or lifestyle change?
- Come and explore the beautiful area of Gypsumville, Manitoba!
- Join a friendly and caring team who will support you every step of the way.
- Enjoy a highly competitive salary plus great benefits, including relocation assistance and subsidized housing.
About the Organization
Little Saskatchewan First Nation Health Authority is a regional organization providing healthcare service to the Little Saskatchewan community.
Working cooperatively with community health services, the Health Authority strives to improve health conditions and health services in the region through its programs, including Mental Health, Public Health, and Home & Community Care.
About Gypsumville, Manitoba
Situated on the North bank of Lake St. Martin, Gypsumville is a welcoming community of 300 residents in Central-North Manitoba.
Located along Highway 6, approximately 260 kilometers North of Winnipeg, Gypsumville is rich in history and easily accessible. Part of the Municipality of Grahamdale, the area offers natural beauty and unlimited activites. From snowmobiling, curling, skating and hockey in the winter, to kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping in the summer, you are unlikely to ever get bored in Grahamdale.
If you are looking to settle in a region with an abundance of lifestyle benefits, as well as majestic limestone cliffs, caves, grassland, scenic rivers, lakes, forests and marshes, then Gypsumville is the place for you!
About the Opportunity
Little Saskatchewan First Nation Health Authority is currently hiring a full time Registered Nurse to fulfill the role of Public Health & Home Care Nurse in Gypsumville, Manitoba.
Under the direction of the Third Party Managers for Little Saskatchewan Health Authority, you will be responsible for providing nursing services to the clients of Little Saskatchewan First Nation.
With a caring and supportive approach to healthcare, you will:
- Work collectively with the health team of Little Saskatchewan First Nation in the delivery of Public Health Services and Home Care Services;
- Plan, implement, deliver and evaluate Public Health and Home Care in the region;
- Provide nursing services in a wide variety of settings (clinic, school, community, etc); and
- Perform physical assessments of patients of all age groups and undertake a wide variety of procedures/techniques (vision/hearing screening, immunization, STI management, etc.).
To qualify for this dynamic role, you will be a Registered Nurse or have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized educational institution.
It is essential that you are registered (or able to register) with the Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Our ideal candidate will also possess the following:
- CPR and First Aid certificate;
- Immunization certificate;
- Knowledge of the Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems,
- A Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, and
- The ability to provide Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Sound knowledge of First Nations cultural practices, traditions and customs is highly advantageous. You will also have knowledge of, and experience with, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, group process and community development.
You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and must be proficient at using computers, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Database.
If you have the skills, experience and desire to make a lasting difference in our community, we want to hear from you! Please read on to see what we can offer you.
Please note that only candidates who are Canadian citizens or eligible to work in Canada need apply.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive wage of $31.95-$37.67 per hour (based on 38.75 hours per week), plus additional pay for academic allowances.
Additionally, you can look forward to receiving the following benefits:
- 3 weeks vacation to start, plus an additional 2 weeks off at Christmas;
- Life and Disability Insurance;
- Travel Reimbursement; and
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
We actively support a healthy work/life balance. As such, you will enjoy a stable Monday to Friday work schedule, and will not be required to work irregular shifts.
If you want to join a team that is friendly, welcoming, and committed to improving the health and wellness of community members, then look no further. Apply today!