Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her/his care. She/he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She/he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease.
She/he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she/he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Member of the Order of Quebec Nurses (O.I.I.Q.);
- DEC in Nursing.
Experience:
- Minimum of two years' experience in different sectors of a hospital;
- Minimum of six months experience in hemodialysis.
Knowledge and Abilities: * Knowledge of Cree culture and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset; * Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; * Good resistance to stress;* Excellent communication and listening skills;* Take initiative and be autonomous; * Open to other's culture, ability to adapt to change and to a new environment;* Show interest and empathy towards others; * Possess a capacity for analysis and synthesis.
Language:
- Fluent in English;
- Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
Other: * This position includes on-call periods;* The Nurse will work 6 shifts of 12-hours and 1 shift of 8-hours for each pay period.
