Employment Opportunity

First Nation/Aboriginal System Navigator Full Time Contract

Position
NMninoeyaa Aboriginal Health Access Centre invites
applications for the position of a Registered Practical Nurse to work with
three of our First Nation communities; Batchewana First Nation, Garden River
First Nation, Thessalon First Nation and the urban Aboriginal population
residing in Sault Ste. Marie.
As one of ten Aboriginal Health Access Centres in Ontario, NMninoeyaa
Aboriginal Health Access Centre provides a combination of traditional
healing, primary care, Health Promotion programs, Mental Health and
Community Support Services to its member First Nation communities
situated along the north shore of Lake Huron, between Sault Ste. Marie and
Sudbury.
We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented individual to join our
multi-disciplinary team of regulated health professionals. First
Nation/Aboriginal System Navigator is to work collaboratively with the
Hospital Discharge Teams within each of our partner hospital(s), to provide a
full range of hospital discharge services and patient advocacy for seniors to
ensure continued care upon discharge home. Travel to communities and
hospital(s) will be required, travel costs are covered by the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary Registered Practical Nurse College Diploma from a
recognized college program.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of
Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse required.
Demonstrated experience in hospital setting is essential.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and supervision
and cooperatively in a busy multi-disciplinary environment.
Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication and
decision-making skills.
Proficient computer skills, EMR and Meditech experience an asset.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of the Aboriginal cultural
values and traditions. Knowledge and ability to work with people with
diverse practices, cultures and beliefs.
A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment.
Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle and a valid drivers
license.
Given the traditional practices of Aboriginal people, from time to time
exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines; tobacco, sweet
grass, sage or cedar, may occur.
Salary: $42,000 to $46,800
Application deadline: No later than January 11, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.
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Send letter of application, resume and three (3) current letters of reference,
a clear criminal reference check, along with copies of diploma and
professional licences to:
Edith Mercieca, Community Support Services Manager, NMnineoyaa
Aboriginal Health Access Centre, 473B, Highway 17, Cutler, ON P0P 1B0
Phone: (705) 844-2021
Fax: (705) 844-2844