COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Annual Salary: RN 01 $61,544.40 – $80,799.53

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within the context of a multi-disciplinary public health team, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) promotes the health of individuals, families, community members. The CHN is responsible for client education, counseling, care coordination; develops, implements and evaluates public health programs and services. The CHN follows Best Practice Guidelines and Public Health Standards to promote health, building individual and community capacity, facilitate access and equality; demonstrates professional responsibility and adheres to Nursing Code of Ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Baccalaureate Degree (BScN) in Nursing from a Canadian University, a certificate or Diploma in Nursing from a Recognized Canadian College with certification in Public Health / Community Health. Must have proof of good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and/ or Quebec or be eligible to apply. Must be willing to successfully complete any other training that is requested from Supervisor.

Must have a good understanding of Community and Public Health issues; must have current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must have good computer skills. Ability to speak Mohawk is an asset.

All interested applicants 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 drivers’ license no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 to:

Tim Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

e-mail: [email protected]

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET THE

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR RESUME

NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING; A CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS MANDATORY. ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FOR ONE YEAR

AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT MUST POSSESS A VALID SOCIAL INSURANCE CARD (SIN CARD)

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED