Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation – Community Health Nurse

Employment Opportunity

Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation is seeking a dynamic motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the full time, permanent position of Community Health Nurse.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and eligible for registration with CRNS.
• Recent community health and/or public health nursing experience of at least 1 to 3 years.
• Other relevant experience and certifications in northern nursing and First Nations health care is an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple demands and work independently within a multidisciplinary health team.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to First Nations’ culture and beliefs; issues and barriers.
• Ability to fluently speak and understand Cree is considered a valuable asset.
• Proficiency in computer software/hardware applications and programs.
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence

 

Other Remuneration cost:

• Annual Education Allowance
• Annual Retention Allowance
• 1 Time – Signing Bonus after completing 3-month probation
• Annual Health Related Travel
• All mandatory certification paid by employer (not part of education allowance)
• Yearly RN licensure paid by employer
• Wages are competitive & follow the Meadow Lake Tribal Council pay scale

 

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

• A letter of application; resume stating qualifications and employment history;
• copies of credentials;
• current RCMP Security Clearance/Vulnerable Sector Check;
• a copy of valid driver’s license; and
• a list of three (3) current professional supervisory references.

 

Carol Linton

Health Director

Box 340

Island Lake, SK S0M 3G0

[email protected]

Phone: 306-837-2265 Fax: 306-837-4480

 

Direct Inquiries or for more information, please contact Carol Linton, Health Director @ (306) 837-2265 or email [email protected].

 

Deadline: Open until the positions have been filled.

 

Minsitikwan Lake Cree Nation appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.