COMMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from a Canadian University

OR

• Diploma in Nursing from a Recognized Canadian College with a certification in Public Health/Community Health;

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Ordre des Infirmieres de Quebec;

• Proof of immunization certificate;

• Certificate in tobacco prevention and cessation practices;

• Must be willing to successfully complete any other training that is required by Supervisor.

All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Consent to Release Reference Check form (contact Human Resources) no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 to:

Shayleen Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

Phone: (613) 575-2250, ext. 2147

E-mail: [email protected]

• Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

• Native preference in hiring.

• A criminal record check is mandatory before start of employment.

• As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

• An eligibility list will be created for one year.