Position: Community Health Nurse

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Community Health

Division: Health

Salary: Registered Nurse – $40 to $50 per hour, based on experience

Registered Practical Nurse – $30 to $39 per hour, based on experience

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., must be flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which will include some evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

Posting Date: January 15, 2025

Closing Date: January 29, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Health Nurse is responsible for developing and implementing community and public health programs and services, providing nursing care and services, maintaining health records, and other related nursing duties.

The Community Health Nurse identifies, assesses, and responds to the health needs of the Oneida Nation of the Thames population. This position collaborates with communities, families, individuals, other professionals, organizations, and governments to identify health needs and implement effective nursing interventions for the purpose of public health promotion, health protection, and disease and injury prevention.

The Community Health Nurse contributes to developing and meeting objectives in the annual work plans for the Community Health team.

EDUCATION:

1. A Diploma of Nursing or Degree in Nursing (BScN), or a Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing (RPN).
2. Current member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience identifying and implementing effective nursing interventions for the purpose of public health promotion, health protection, and disease and injury prevention.
2. Experience in researching, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs, services, and initiatives, or demonstrated willingness to learn.
3. Experience with public speaking, group facilitation, or teaching.
4. Experience developing health educational resources and communications materials or demonstrated willingness to learn.
5. Evidence of ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Comfort and proficiency using technology and computers.
8. Experience working with First Nations people is considered an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).