Community Health Nurse (CHN)

FTE: 1.0 Permanent Full-Time 
Program: Community HealthServices
Reporting To: Director of Community Health Services
Location: Stand Off, AB 
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – 0830-1630
Salary/Benefits: As per United Nurses of Alberta Collective Agreement
Start Date: Negotiable

Summary of Work:

Under the direction of the Director of Community Health Services, the Community Health Nurse provides nursing and health programs in accordance to guidelines from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Policy & Procedures and those programs established by the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.; improves, restores and maintains the health and quality of life of the community; provides information on health care and health issues; acts as a liaison with outside and internal agencies; provides necessary treatment in emergency situations; participates in the design, review and evaluation of existing programs and future programming; notifies Director of CHS of all situations concerning  health care and the operations of the health unit; provides reports as established and performs other related duties.

Professional & Personal Qualities:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Current registration with CRNA
• WHIMIS & TDG
• Standard First Aid
• Certification in basic CPR
• Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in the area of community health or one-year hospital work experience.
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
• Innoculist Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and/or in a team-focused environment
• Ability and willingness to work within an interdisciplinary team environment including community agencies, government officials, co-workers, and outside agencies
• Flexibility in programming and functions to meet challenges of ever-changing environment, community needs and crisis situations
• Ability to provide educational services to the community at large schools and agencies
• Ability to work with a diverse scope of clients and their families
• Ability to communicate in Blackfoot an asset, must have some knowledge of the Blackfoot culture, language and protocols.

Deadline for Application:

EXTENDED to August 23, 2024

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check, Drivers Abstract and Copies of Credentials and Three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0
Phone: 737-3888 EXT 8408
FAX:  403-737-3985
E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.