Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who 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.
She/he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she/he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Responsible for the organization, application and evaluation of the high school health program.
- Performs, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, in a variety of community health nursing care activities in school health;
- Carries out assessment, care and counseling for students in the school setting;
- Keeps a confidential medical file for each student, write notes and refer them if necessary according to the established procedures;
- Performs various prevention and promotion activities in the school setting (dental health, school absenteeism, healthy nutrition, physical activity, tobacco, etc.)
- Assures the immunization updates for students; vaccinates according to MSSS recommendations and immunization protocols; performs vaccination follow-ups; participates in the organization of the annual influenza campaign.
- Performs visual screening and examinations for all students, at the request of parents or upon referral by a teacher;
- Refers children with suspected speech or learning problems for audiograms and follow-ups;
- Supports all school personnel in their health and social related teaching and program needs.
- Assures a role of support and guidance in the application and organization of the First Aid policy within the school, in its material management, and; in staff and students' training; responds to emergencies in the school, evaluates the severity of the incident and transfers for care continuity when needed.
- Collaborates in the application of the school infectious diseases policy; promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases.
- Carries out all other related tasks upon the request of her/his immediate supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q;
- College degree in Nursing with four (4) years experience as a nurse including one (1) that is pertinent experience to the position.
OR - Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an undergraduate degree consisting of three (3) admissible certificates, of which two (2) are accredited certificates in Nursing with two (2) years experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge and experience in prevention and promotion of public and community health as well as in approaches, methods, questions and programming (as well as in a First Nations context is an asset);* Knowledge of Cree culture and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee (asset);* Knowledge of Eenou / Eeyou Pimaatsiiun paradigms and care practices is an asset;* Ability to teach and lead groups, written and oral communication skills and listening skills;* Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership and dynamism;* Demonstrate initiative and autonomy;* Ability to adapt to changes and flexibility;* Show interest, openness and empathy towards others;* Excellent critical thinking and organizational and decision-making skills.
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset;
OTHER* A skill-based test may be required.
