Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse

Title:                           Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse

Start Date:                December 2024

Term:                         Fulltime

Accountable to:      Nurse-In-Charge

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Summary of Function:

The Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse, the incumbent functions within the mandate for the LCHS Nursing Program to provide support for the prevention of disease and promotion of Health.  The Community Health Nurse works to promote an integrated, holistic health service that is responsive to the needs of the clients.  This includes services and/or activities in the following health areas:  Home & Community Care, Community Clinic, and Immunization Program.  There is local travel required.

Job Duties:

• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Community Public Health Programs and Services;
• Develop and maintain good relations with outside health agencies; private Physicians and Public Health Agencies;
• Participates in case conferences, LCHS Staff Meetings, and meetings relating specifically to the Nursing Program.
• Provide Clinical Nursing services to community members in collaboration with LCHS Nursing staff, MD, NP and other health professionals.
• Provide assistance to the Immunization Program with the execution of the program activities / requirements.
• Assist with the delivery of other LCHS programs and activities, i.e. Annual Community Wellness Fair, Flu Clinics, etc.
• Keeps current with new policies/procedures as indicated within their own professional expertise.
• Completing and evaluating Multi-Clientele Assessment Tool (MCAT)
• Responsible to provide comprehensive nursing care to clients and families as outlined through the Eligibility Review Committee (ERC)
• Formulate and implement a plan for the nursing care function of clients
• Support and advocate on behalf of client in accessing health services through external resources including placement process for long-term care
• Provides teaching / counseling to individuals and families as related to the clients nursing care plan
•  Provides teaching as required to direct service workers in relation to the client service plan
• Adhere to reporting schedule for month end data reports for submission to the Home Care Data Base Entry Clerk and Nurse-In-Charge
• Responsible for providing treatment services including wound care, medication administration and management, palliative care, specimen collection post operative care, etc.)
• Responsible for providing in-home daily phlebotomy services to LCHS Home & Community Care clients
•  Ensure the safe transport of blood samples to the appropriate health agency
• For a complete job description please contact: LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a University;
• Community College Diploma in Nursing (Community Health Nursing Certificate);
• A License in good standing from the Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec (OIIQ);
• MSB Community Nurse upgrading modular course or equal;
• Knowledge of the Mi’gmaq Language and culture considered an asset;
• Current CPR Certificate;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec)  G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Thursday December 5, 2024