Treatment Nurse - La Ronge, Canada - Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Description

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following positions based out of the Treatment Department in La Ronge, SK:

Treatment Nurse (LPN, RN, RPN, Psychiatric Nurse)

• 1 - Part-Time
• 1 - Casual

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Providing specialized nursing care for Woodland Wellness Centre participants;
• Evaluating participant progress and update care plan based on nursing assessment;
• Performing nursing treatment and procedures as ordered by the physician which would include, but not limited to: Sterile dressings, injections, medication administration, monitoring blood pressures and monitoring blood glucose level.
• Transcribing medications to the medication administration record (MAR) and update weekly.
• Develop comprehensive care plans, monitor and adjust participants care on an ongoing basis.
• Maintaining participant confidentiality as per the Lac La Ronge Indian Band policy;
• Documenting appropriate information on participant's health record.
• Acting as a participant advocate and liaison between community programs and LLRIB.
• Consulting Woodland Wellness Centre Team members and other health professionals and service providers as needed;
• Providing information and resources to participants that will benefit and promote their safety and wellbeing upon returning home.
• Adhering to policies, standards, procedures and nursing practices as outlined in Saskatchewan First Nations Guidelines for Home Care Nursing Policy and Procedure;
• Interpreting existing programs and services to the participants.
• Promoting education on health and healing by providing power point presentations on addictions and recovery.
• Assisting in preparation, development, and review of policy and procedures, and presenting to others when required.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) or CRNS or RPNAS
• In good standing with the CLPNS, or CRNS or RPNAS.
• Minimum two years of experience is required.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member;
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree would be an asset;
• Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver's License and own a reliable vehicle;
• Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver's Abstract.