Registered Nurse
home care
Registered Nurse
Fulltime Position
Maskwacis Health Services envisions the advancement of the individual and collective interests to the health and well-being of Maskwacis Peoples, heirs and beneficiaries of Treaty No. 6, the medicine chest clause and the famine and pestilence clause. The Mission of Maskwacis Health Services is to improve and provide quality holistic health programs and services to the Maskwacis Peoples. Maskwacis Health Services will provide the highest quality, comprehensive health care delivery system for all the members of the Maskwacis Peoples.
Job Description
Maskwacis Health Services Home Care is looking for a qualified RN to join the health services team, the successful candidate shall work with children that have long term disabilities, families, women preparing for childbirth; seniors in good health; elders whose ability to function independently is diminishing; disadvantaged individuals or groups; community organization. The RN will counsel and advise clients, individuals, families, and community on all public health. RN’s are required to work as part of the MHS Team.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities throughout the lifespan.
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care.
- Coordinate culturally appropriate patient care.
- Ensure continuity of care.
- Provide direct nursing care, manage, lead, and supervise nursing teams.
- Develop/ provide input to the creation of culturally appropriate health education resources.
- Conduct home visits to provide individual and family support, health teaching, follow up care, disease management.
- Visit and provide health care services to new mothers and elderly patients.
- Advocate for the client and community for the purpose of improving access to health care services and resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Member of a professional regulatory body for registered nurses.
- Certification in Community Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association.
- Knowledge of First Nations communities.
- Proven experience in building working relationships with First Nations communities and partners.
Other Requirements
- Possess valid Class 5 AB driver’s license and own or access to a vehicle.
- Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.
- Successful completion of First Aid.
- Willing to work flexible schedule.
- Must provide and possess a clear criminal record vulnerable sector check.
- Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be beneficial.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
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Perks of the Job
Competitive Salary
Will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Health & Dental
Paid Time Off
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