EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FULL TIME HEAD NURSE (TEAM LEADER)
Job Summary: Establishes Resident Centered Care Plans; Supervises Nurses on Duty and Health Care Aides
(HCA); Assesses and reviews each resident’s treatment plans to ensure accuracy and accountable
administration of medications; Ensures current medical and personal care equipment, stock and supplies are
provided to Nurses and Health Care Aides to support their work; Leads resident care team consultations and
assists with medical team rounds, medication reviews and family/resident care conferences; Assesses the
nursing work environment to ensure a safe work environment; Performs administrative and managerial
functions for the day to day operation of the Nursing department; and other related nursing duties.
Basic Qualifications:
 Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a suitable combination of education and
management experience.
 Health Care Management or a suitable combination of education and experience related to the
position, such as experience working as a Charge Nurse/Nurse in Charge in a First Nation community
and/or Geriatric nursing.
 Currently registered in and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, or
equivalent if a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or currently registered and in good standing with the
Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
 Knowledge of the technical/legal boundaries and scope of work of the Registered Nurse; Registered
Psychiatric Nurse; Licensed Practical Nursing and Health Care Aide.
 Ability to work under minimal supervision and stressful situations including the ability to manage a
Nursing Department team therefore must be in excellent physical, mental/emotional and spiritual
health.
 Ability to communicate and relate very well verbally and written with physicians, nursing staff, support
staff, residents and community; knowledge of cross-cultural awareness/diversity and/or experience in
working with first nation peoples; ability to speak the Cree/Ojibway language is an asset.
 Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping current with long term care
developments and practices.
Salary is comparable to similar positions in local geographic area and work experience; Accommodations
available to those who require residence; Salary tax free/exempt for treaty First Nation Employees;
Employee benefit package offered; contract may be considered.
Please submit your resume stating experience, qualifications, and an updated Criminal Record Check and
Adult Abuse Registry Check along with three (3) references to:
Director
OSCN Personal Care Home
Box 366 Koostatak, Mb.
R0C 1S0
Phone: 204-645-2811 Fax: 204-645-2450
Email: frpch@mymts.net
THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment testing as per the FRCN Illegal Drug Policy.
We thank all those that apply and only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.