Job Order Detail

Description

Under the direction of the Health Director and the clinical supervision of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, the Community Health Nurse will be responsible for all aspects of the community health nursing program, including planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation, as well as the delivery of nursing functions and services in accordance with the policies of First Nations and Inuit Health and of Moosomin First Nation Health Services.  


Qualifications:  The successful candidate will possess:
Post secondary education in the form of a degree or diploma in Nursing
Registration with SRNA and a member in good standing (or eligible for registration)
A minimum of 1 year previous nursing experience
Community Health Certificate or willingness to attend community health training programs
Innoculist Certificate
First Aid / CPR certification
Valid Driver?s License
Work experience in a First Nation community, as well as the ability to speak Cree will be an asset

Primary Responsibilities of the Community Health Nurse:
Administer the Immunization Program and Communicable Disease Program (mandatory programs) in accordance with FNIHB regulations and policies
Plan, implement and evaluate the Prenatal Nutrition Program, Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, and other community health programs for the benefit of Moosomin First Nation members residing on reserve lands

Additional responsibilities for the Community Health Nurse position are identified in the Job Description which can be made available upon request: