OPEN COMPETITION
Definite Term Contract, Full Time (1 – Year)
2 Licensed Practical Nurses
For the Community of La Ronge
(This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not apply)
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is now seeking 2 (One) Year, Definite Term Contact, Full-Time, Licensed Practical Nurses to assist the Special Care Program. The ideal candidate will aim to address gaps exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic and to help strengthen the supportive care system in the Special Care Program. This position will be based in La Ronge and will provide services to the Special Care Program. This position will report to the Special Care Coordinator.
Duties:
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment as well as a member of a team;
- Work with NITHA and Saskatchewan Ministry of Health;
- Address needs and gaps related to Infection and Prevention Control, Standards of Care, Quality Improvement and Community Development;
- Organize training regarding infection and prevention control during an outbreak;
- Ability to collect and analyze information;
- PPE inventory for the Special Care Program;
- Develop and establish adequate signage and work station for the pandemic responses in the Special Care Program;
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
- Registered with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN);
- Utilize best practice to meet the needs of the Special Care Program;
- Knowledge of legislative or best practice long term care standards of care that may exist within provincial or territorial jurisdictions;
- Knowledge of principles and practices of quality improvement in community settings and development;
- Knowledge of identification of infectious disease processes, surveillance and epidemiological investigation, prevention and controlling the transmission of infectious agents;
- Must be able to work independently, be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills;
- Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent problem solving & organizational abilities;
- Ability to speak/understand Cree is a definite asset;
- Must possess a Valid Driver’s License.
- A Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and a Driver’s Abstract required upon hire.
Benefits: LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.
Re-Posted: March 17th, 2023 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Apply by: Submitting your cover letter and resume including three (3) professional references
(excluding Chief & Council), one reference must be from your current or most recent Employer, to:
Email: [email protected]
Or Apply On-Line at: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references.
Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation may not be considered.
LLRIBHS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Telephone interviews will not be granted; however, Zoom interviews may be considered.
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.