Brian Kanakakeesic

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Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team and within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse II - Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing primary health care to clients within the Sioux Lookout area. The Nurse II - Registered Nurse works with the client and the community to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, as well as collaborates and consults with members of an interdisciplinary team to address issues experienced by clients and within the community. The Nurse II - Registered Nurse will provide holistic and integrated care to all ages within the Sioux Lookout catchment area, including the 33 First Nations communities.

The Nurse II - Registered Nurse (RN) is directly accountable to the Primary Care Team Pod Manager

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Salary Range: $88,049 - $113,338/year. $48.379 - $62.274/hourl

y.Position Type: This is a full time term position ending March 31, 202

8.Posting Type: This job posting is for a new positio

n.Closing Date: Open until fille

d.

QUALIFICATI

ONSPersons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employme

nt)Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Onta

rioNew graduates are welcome to apply; however preference will be given to those with experience working as an RN in a clinical sett

ingAwareness of and sensitivity to the health issues of a diverse community and experience working with First Nations communities is an as

setDemonstrates ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplin

aryThe ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular ba

sisAbility to provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to community-based hea

lthExcellent relationship-building skills to initiate and maintain working relationships with management, and internal and exter

nalExcellent verbal and written communicat

ionExperience with electronic medical records, health information databases and strong computer ski

llsThe ability to function effectively during periods of rapid cha

ngeKnowledge of or willingness to learn about communicable diseases specific to the population we se

rveAbility to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout zone is an as

setMust be willing to travel by various mo

desMust have a valid Driver’s Lice

nseMust be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting distan

ce)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILI

TIESKnowledge to support the Management of Chronic Illness in Clients, specifically Wound Care, Hep C and Diabe

tes.Assess, treat and monitor clients specific to their healthcare ne

eds.Educate and counsel clients and their caregivers to promote function and independence including health promotion and injury prevent

ion.Work with clients and communities to promote healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and commu

nityPerforms administrative duties in support of the organization’s g

oalsPerform other duties as assigned within the scope of the posi

tion

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever poss

ible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their applic

ation.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time emp

loyees:Pensi

on planFitness reimbursement

programComprehensive insurance c

overageProfessional development opport

unitiesRelocation ass

istance