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Community Health Nurses

Turnor Lake, SK
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Full time
  • Permanent job

  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Job Details
  • Number of Vacancies:
  • 2
  • Profession:
  • Registered Nurse
  • Organization:
  • Other
  • Facility Name:
  • Birch Narrows Dene Nation
  • Employment Type:
  • Permanent
  • Employment Term:
  • Full Time
  • Posting Date:
  • January 31, 2024
  • Closing Date:
  • December 31, 2024 23:00
Job Description

The Birch Narrows Dene Nation is seeking a dynamic motivated individuals to fill two (2) full time, permanent positions of Community Health 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.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Must be eligible for registration with:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) with AAP designation.
  • 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
  • Requires Innoculist Certification once employed for immunization program
  • Additional Information

    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
  • Northen Monthly travel subsidy
  • Other Remuneration cost:
  • Annual Education Allowance: $500.00 to $1500.00 (pro-rated)
  • Annual Retention Allowance: $3000.00 to 5000.00 (pro-rated)
  • Annual Northern Allowance: $4000.00 (pro-rated)
  • 1 Time - Signing Bonus after completing 3-month probation: $2500.00 (pro-rated)
  • Annual Health Related Travel (pro-rated)
  • Reasonable relocation allowance if RN moves into community
  • All mandatory certification paid by employer (not part of education allowance)
  • Yearly RN/AAP licensure paid by employer


  • 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: hr@birchnarrows.ca
    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 healthcoordinator@birchnarrows.ca.
    Organization & Community
    • EMPLOYER:
    • Other
    • COMMUNITY:
    • Turnor Lake
    Community Description

    The northern hamlet of Turnor Lake is situated on the southwest shore of the lake of the same name. It is located 90 km north of Buffalo Narrows by road or 45 km east of La Loche by air.


    Requirements

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