Position: Community Health Nurse

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Division: Health/Community Health

Salary: RPN $25.24–$30.76/hour – Based on experience

RN $35.02–$44.29/hour – Based on experience

Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday, flexible to work evenings and weekends based on program requirements

Posting Date: March 14, 2024

Closing Date: March 27, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Community Health Program Coordinator, the Community Health Nurse identifies, assesses, and responds to the health needs of the Oneida Nation of the Thames population and collaborates with communities, families, individuals, professionals, organizations, and governments to meet those needs. The Community Health Nurse works within a multi-disciplinary environment and liaises with Oneida Nation of the Thames staff and external agencies to promote public health, prevent injury and disease, and protect against infectious disease. The Community Health Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating community and public health programs and services across the lifespan, including maternal/infant, child, school, adolescent, adult, and elder health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Diploma of Nursing or Degree in Nursing (BScN).

OR

2. College Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing (RPN).
3. Current member, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
4. A minimum of 6 months work experience in Public Health and/or Community Health OR experience working with First Nations people, an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within a 6-month timeframe) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].