COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

PAY LEVEL: RN01

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES;

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary public health team, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) promotes the health of individuals, families and community members. The CHN is responsible for; client education, counselling, care coordination, develops, implements and evaluates public health programs and services. The CHN follows Best Practice Guidelines and Public Health Standards to; promote health, build individual and community capacity, facilitate access and equity, demonstrate professional responsibility and adheres to Nursing Code of Ethics. The CHN will be asked to specialize in specific areas.

QUALIFICATIONS;

• Must have proof of good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and/or Quebec with a BScN OR a Diploma nurse with more than 5 years’ experience in the field of nursing

• Must obtain both nursing licenses within six (6) months of hiring

• Must obtain tobacco cessation certification and Health Canada Competencies completed within six months of hiring

• Must have valid CPR/First Aid certification

• Must have extensive and proven experience in program development (5 years)

• Must be an effective public speaker and have experience leading group presentations

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and work flexible hours and some evenings or weekends

• Must be eligible to drive company vehicles according to MCA FLEET management policy (with at least five years driving experience and a clean driver’s abstract)

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a consent to release reference check form (Contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 24, 2016 to;

Reannon Day, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

Phone; 613 575 2250 Ext 2150

Email: reannon.day@akwesasne.ca

• Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume

• Must possess a Canadian Social Insurance Number

• Native preference in hiring

• A clear criminal records check is mandatory

• An eligibility list will be created for one year

• Applicants who fail to submit the required documentation will be automatically disqualified