Birch Narrows Dene Nation Primary Care Community Nurses

Employment Opportunities

 

The Birch Narrows Dene Nation is seeking a dynamic motivated individuals to fill full time, permanent positions of Primary Care Community Nurses. Willing to fill positions on full time or part time basis.

 

The Nursing Program within the Birch Narrows Dene Nation includes community health, home care, primary care nursing, prenatal, school program, health education and communicable diseases.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Must be eligible for registration with:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) as an RN, RN AAP, or NP.
    • The scope of the position is RNAAP or NP, however, RNs with the relevant experience willing to obtain RNAAP designation will be supported to obtain this while working in the RN scope and are encouraged to apply.
  • Minimum two years acute care experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
  • Preferred northern nursing experience in primary care & in First Nations communities
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Indigenous ancestry, as well as fluency in Cree and or Dene is an asset
  • Other relevant experience and certifications in northern nursing and First Nations health care is an asset.
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), International Trauma Lift Support (ITLS), Basic Life Support (BLS-C) are mandatory & or willing to obtain on an urgent basis

 

Benefits include:

• Fully Furnished Accommodations & Utilities provided free of charge
• Security & Security Cameras on site
• Dental Care, Vision care, Life insurance, Extended health care
• Registered Pension Plan Match
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Travel, Mileage paid to & from home base twice per month

Other Remuneration cost:

• Reasonable relocation allowance if RN moves into community
• $2500.00 signing bonus with minimum 1 year commitment @ start date of employment
• $2500.00 annual retention allowance at anniversary date
• $2000.00 annual education allowance
• All mandatory certification paid by employer (not part of education allowance)
• Yearly RN AAP and or NP licensure paid by employer
• Wages are competitive & follow the Meadow Lake Tribal Council pay scale, hourly range is $47.78/hr. to $77.45/hr. and is determined based on education and years of experience
• On call pay is paid by MLTC

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

• A cover letter of application
• Resume stating qualifications & relevant work experience
• Copies of credentials
• Current RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Three (3) recent professional supervisory references addressed to:

 

Human Resources

Birch Narrows Dene Nation

Box 149

TURNOR LAKE, SK S0M 3E0

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (306) 894-2112   Fax: (306) 894-2201

 

For more information on position requirements, please contact Brenda Chartier, BNDN Health Director @ (306) 894-2112 or email [email protected]

 

Deadline:   Open Deadline

 

BNDN sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.