Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The incumbent of the position will hold a permanent full-time position but will be governed by the 4x4 Floating Team agreement as a part time position working 4 weeks in a row followed by 4 weeks of absences including certain provisions.
The Nursing Float Team is a group of nurses and licensed practical nurses that will rotate assignation in various communities. The planning of the rotation will be done according to the need of the communities and in partnership with the AIS and members of the team. One aim of this project is to create variety in the different position available in the organization.
The incombent is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
• The nurse may be assigned to different settings: ambulatory clinic, vaccination clinic, blood sampling clinic, foot care;
• She will provide the following care: blood tests, wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration, footcare, vaccination, and patient education; depending on her place of assignment;
• She could potentially be assigned to another department, depending on needs and based on her knowledge, training, and experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q.
• Must have completed or must commit to complete the 45 hours training in wound care;
• Footcare Training.
Experience:
• Two (2) years of experience as a nurse in direct care setting;
• Minimum of one year of experience in wound care and or footcare.
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Cree culture and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Good resistance to stress;
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• Take initiative and be autonomous;
• Open to other’s culture, ability to adapt to change and to a new environment;
• Show interest and empathy towards others;
• Possess a capacity for analysis and synthesis.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
OTHER
• The incumbent may be required to work in other departments in the regional hospital at the request of the employer.
