Home Care Nurse

The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Health and Wellness Department is seeking a Full Time Home Care Registered Nurse.

THE POSITION

As a member of the Health and Wellness Team, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive holistic Home-Care nursing and programming. The Home Care LPN will report directly to the Director of Health & Wellness and will receive supervisory/support from the Saskatoon Tribal Council.

DUTIES

· Provide safe competent nursing care, which meets existing standards for home care;

· Develop and maintain a close working relationship with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation staff, and

community members;

· Input, design and implement home care programs as directed by community needs;

· Provide home care program statistical reports as required;

· Provide support to auxiliary health staff; and

· Provide support and assistance with the Covid community response as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate, eligible for registration in good standing with the Saskatchewan Associate of Licensed Practical Nursing with home care nursing experience;

· A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and a dependable vehicle are required;

· CPR, BLS, AED & First Aid certification required;

· Case management and client assessment skills;

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written);

· Ability to work effectively within a holistic team approach; and

· Strong commitment to health prevention, health promotion and community development;

· Ability to speak Cree and previous experience working in a First Nation community an asset.

Submit resume, cover letter and three references, by February 8, 2023 4:30 p.m. Please include job number and job title (# 23-03, Home Care Nurse). Only those selected will be contacted for an interview. Salary commensurate with qualifications.