Home Care Nurse
Little Grand Rapids
Other /
Part time/Full time /
On-site
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Care Nurse to join our team in Little Grand Rapids First Nation. This position is full-time (1 FTE), but consideration may be given to applicants looking for only part-time (.5 FTE).
Under the direction of the Home and Community Care Coordinator, this role involves providing essential healthcare services to clients in their homes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to homebound clients.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patients' conditions and respond to changes in health status.
- Provide wound care, injections, and other clinical procedures as needed.
- Educate clients and their families on healthcare management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
- Coordinate emergency patient transportation if necessary.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Prepare and submit reports on client care and program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Patient Care:
Emergency Response:
Documentation and Reporting:
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid license to practice in Manitoba.
- Experience in home care or community health nursing is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and client-centered care.
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Experience in emergency response or critical care settings.
- Knowledge of local health services and community resources in Little Grand Rapids First Nation.
- Experience in program coordination and staff supervision.
- Ability to speak and understand Indigenous languages relevant to the Little Grand Rapids community.
Desired:
*Position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search and Abuse Registry Checks.*
Working Conditions:
- Willing and able to travel to remote first nations communities as required, by all forms of transportation, (must have access to a reliable insured vehicle) and valid Manitoba Driver’s License.
- Additional hours beyond the standard regular hours of work may be required at times.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
Apply:
Send your resume to: s.childs@littlegrandrapidsfn.ca
Recognizing the importance of building an exemplary service delivery that is equal, inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for interviews.
