REGISTERED NURSE
Temporary Full Time
Up to 1 year (With the Possibility of Extension)
Monday to Friday – 8 hours/day
Wabasca, Alberta
Bigstone Health Commission is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our talented Health Team. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for First Nation culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various team and various other professionals and agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Promote wellness for community members through an integrated team approach.
· Provide public health and or education programs including but not limited to: Well Baby Clinics, STI Counseling, Prenatal/Postnatal care, and other public health programs.
· Provide Immunizations and assist the team with immunization clinics.
· Organize and jointly assist health providers and other health professionals with screening clinics.
· Make client/family home visits and referrals to other agencies and professionals when a need is identified.
· Create and maintain daily accurate records, documents, and reports.
· Participate in Community Health Program planning.
· Provide direct nursing care and health education to clients.
· Deliver a wide variety of community health clinics (both pre-packaged and requiring development by the incumbent to fit community needs
· Act as a resource for other community based public health workers, CHR’s, MCH, CPNP, etc.
· An ability to educate patients and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.
· Provide support to surrounding Bigstone communities (Calling Lake & Chipewyan Lake) as requested.
· Other duties as required.
· Must be willing to re-locate to Wabasca, Alberta
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Must have a high degree of professionalism.
· Possess excellent interpersonal skills. communication and organizational skills.
· Must be medically fit.
· Confidentiality is strictly enforced.
· Must be proficient with computers.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized university
· MUST BE Licensed with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) (proof of registration required)
· Current Standard First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid
· Must have 1 or more years of experience in Public Health and Nursing
· Current Certificates in: CPR Lever C, First Aid, TDG and WHMIS or willing to take training.
· Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Benefits:
ü Competitive Salary
ü Accommodation provided
Salary is dependent on qualifications
Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), Criminal Record Check,
Vulnerable Sector Check & Child & Youth Intervention Check (should be current within the last 6 months) to the:
Human Resources Department
PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
Fax: 780-891-2623 | Email: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca
CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is found.
POSTED on April 11, 2025
Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.