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Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is now seeking 2 (One) Year, Definite Term Contact, Full-Time, Licensed Practical Nurses to assist the Special Care Program. The ideal candidate will aim to address gaps exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic and to help strengthen the supportive care system in the Special Care Program. This position will be based in La Ronge and will provide services to the Special Care Program. This position will report to the Special Care Coordinator.
Duties:
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment as well as a member of a team;
Work with NITHA and Saskatchewan Ministry of Health;
Address needs and gaps related to Infection and Prevention Control, Standards of Care, Quality Improvement and Community Development;
Organize training regarding infection and prevention control during an outbreak;
Ability to collect and analyze information;
PPE inventory for the Special Care Program;
Develop and establish adequate signage and work station for the pandemic responses in the Special Care Program;
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
Registered with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN);
Utilize best practice to meet the needs of the Special Care Program;
Knowledge of legislative or best practice long term care standards of care that may exist within provincial or territorial jurisdictions;
Knowledge of principles and practices of quality improvement in community settings and development;
Knowledge of identification of infectious disease processes, surveillance and epidemiological investigation, prevention and controlling the transmission of infectious agents;
Must be able to work independently, be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills;
Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset;
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Work Setting
- Home care or visiting care agency
- Home for the aged
- Community health clinic or centre
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
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