Nurse – Community Wellbeing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Advocate for the health and wellbeing of First Nations individuals, families, and communities.

• Deliver culturally sensitive, relationship-focused community wellbeing nursing services informed by local knowledge and community needs.

• Provide health education on topics such as infection prevention and control, immunization, sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, mental wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and other health-related issues.

• Conduct needs assessments and assist in coordinated responses and community-led planning for population health.

• Administer immunizations according to Ontario's schedules, guidelines, and medical directives.

• Support initiatives related to cancer screening, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, STBBI, and tuberculosis.

• Carry out tuberculin skin tests and aid in contact tracing and outbreak management.

• Conduct home visits for wellness checks.

• Foster community relationships and engage in community events.

• Advocate for issues related to social determinants of health.

• Serve as a liaison among community-based workers, nurses, physicians, and visiting professionals.

• Connect communities with external resources, services, training programs, projects, and visiting professionals.

• Collaborate with Community Health Nurses, Health Directors, Community Health Representatives, mental health and addictions workers, school staff, and other departments.

• Offer training, clinical guidance, mentoring, and capacity-building to community-based workers.

• Manage sensitive and confidential information in line with organizational policies and PHIPA.

• Perform additional duties and provide further community support as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• A Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university that includes community health nursing content.

• At least 1 year of prior work experience in community wellbeing (public health) or an equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by SLFNHA.

• Current BLS certification.

• A valid Ontario G class driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.

• Knowledge of community wellbeing (public health) systems and First Nations health systems.

• Awareness of the historical and jurisdictional issues affecting First Nations health.

• Understanding of social determinants of health and contextual factors that influence the wellbeing of First Nations communities (public health).

• Familiarity with First Nations cultural values and norms.

• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficiency in computer and word processing skills, particularly with electronic medical record systems.

• Willingness to work irregular hours.

• Readiness to travel frequently to remote First Nations communities.

• Capacity to fulfill the role's requirements consistently.

• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout area is advantageous.

• Certification in vaccination programs is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension plan.

• Fitness reimbursement program.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance.