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Description

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is seeking an individual for the position of TB Nurse. NITHA is a dynamic and evolving healthcare agency that provides health program support to its four northern partners - Prince Albert Grand Council, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
The TB Nurse will assist First Nations in the planning and implementation of community based TB programs and will provide education and training that will assist in achieving the objectives of the Saskatchewan First Nation TB Program. The overall objective of work is to reduce the incidence of TB and to develop strategies that will contribute to that reduction.
The incumbent will be responsible for the development of community specific action plans; provide support by maintaining regular contact with the TB Program Workers and Community Health Nurses for the Community based Direct Observed Program, including conducting and organizing contact tracing and consultations on tuberculin skin testing, sputum collection, x-rays and post trace follow-up;; develop, implement and evaluation the orientation program for community personnel.
The job requires extensive travel within northern Saskatchewan with a flexible work schedule, work from home base will be considered.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Must have current registration with the SRNA
Experience working within a First Nations organization and/or speaking a First Nations language are assests.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of health promotion modalities for TB and other related communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Ability to conduct group and individual educationals sessions
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Uses sound judgment in problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution.
Valid Saskatchewan Driver's License
The successful candidate will require satisfactory Criminal Record Check