COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING NURSE

Kenora, ON

WAASEGIIZHIG Nanaandawe'iyewigamig -- COVID-19 Mobile Testing Nurse
(1 Casual position)

We provide client-centered, wholistic primary health care through an interprofessional, team-based model of care. Services comprise a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment based on traditional and contemporary models of care, using wholistic health and community development concepts.
The COVID-19 Mobile Testing Nurse is part of a mobile testing unit and reports to the Clinic Nurse Care Coordinator (CSL). The mobile testing nurse works with a trained testing support person to conduct COVID-19 testing in First Nations communities.
NOTE: traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario
▪ willingness to work to a full scope including performing delegated acts through medical directives
▪ experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member
▪ experience working in an Anishinaabe organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset
▪ willingness and ability to travel
▪ valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required
▪ current criminal records check required
▪ commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job
▪ positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
▪ proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory

LOCATION: Kenora, Ontario with outreach to First Nations Communities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

COVID-19 Mobile Testing Nurse
WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG
P.O. Box 320,
Keewatin, Ontario
P0X 1C0
email:
pskead@wnhac.org
fax:
(807) 467-8341
phone:
(888) MYWNHAC ext 221

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.