Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who provides a variety of nursing services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of the users or groups of people under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users; determines and implements treatment and nursing care plans for users with complex health problems and/or problems that involve various biological, psychological and social aspects. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatments aimed at maintaining and restoring health, and preventing disease.
She/he conceives implements and evaluates health care programs that require advanced knowledge and that are aimed at solving complex health problems and/or problems involving various biological, psychological and social aspects. This person is involved in the development or adaptation of clinical and health care quality evaluation tools. She/he coordinates team work and; plays an advisory role towards her/his colleagues and the interdisciplinary team.
She/he identifies, for the users, the needs and interventions that require the coordination of different services within the establishment and between different establishments or related organizations. If applicable, she/he ensures the coordination of these services.
She/he is responsible for the orientation of new personnel and is involved in their training. She/he supervises teaching activities aimed at the users and their relatives, and at groups of people in specific program. She/he also collaborates in research projects.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Awash services support pregnant mothers, young children and their families. This includes providing preventive services such as pre & postnatal care, well-baby checkups, immunization & breastfeeding support, but also long-term follow up and support services for families with children with special needs or psychosocial difficulties. The Awash nurse works in a multidisciplinary approach.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Member in good standing of the O.I.I.Q ;
Experience:
- College degree in Nursing with four (4) years experience as a nurse including one (1) that is pertinent experience with the Awash clientele
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 as nurse including one (1) that is pertinent experience with the Awash clientele
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset;
OTHER* A skill-based test may be required.
