Registered Nurse (On-Call/Casual)

Position Title: Registered Nurse (On-Call/Casual) Reports to: Manager, Clinical Health

Job Overview Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Health, the Registered Nurse provides comprehensive healthcare services to the members of the Haisla Nation with a focus on both clinical care and home-based services. This includes the delivery of high-quality nursing care, promoting and maintaining health and wellness within the community, and supporting individuals and families in managing their health conditions.

To ensure a culturally safe and client-focused care, the Registered Nurse works closely with community members, knowledge keepers, families, and other healthcare providers.

• Organizational Status The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people.
• Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit.
• We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment.
• We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village).
• We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct in-home nursing care and support for homebound patients or patients who require additional care.
• Support Registered Nurse in clinical tasks, including comprehensive health assessments and health checks; health education; treatment plans; administration of medications and vaccinations; and pain-management.
• Assist Registered Nurse with managing chronic health conditions, providing education and support to patients and families.
• Assist with prenatal and postnatal screening and support services.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse, patients and their families to create and implement individualized care plans that promote independence and increase the quality of life.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, patient care aids and social workers to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Provide emergency care and support in the event of a community health crisis, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
• Participate in emergency preparedness training and planning.