NAHNDAHWEH TCHIGEHGAMIG
Wikwemikong Health Centre
Employment Opportunity
Registered Nurse – Primary Care
The NAHNDAHWEH TCHIGEHGAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse for
the position of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health.
Job Summary
 Maternal, newborn and child health is an integrated continuum of care that provides services and
support to families with children up to school age.
 Training and Mentoring will be provided by a skilled nurse in Maternal & Newborn care.
Responsibilities
 The nurse assists in the pre-natal clinics in collaboration with obstetrical care physicians, provides
ongoing care and support in the neonatal period, provides postpartum care, offers in-home support,
provides education and support to breastfeeding mothers, child health and development, provides
immunization to infants and children, and works in partnership with other health care providers and
agencies.
Qualifications
 Baccalaureate in Nursing or Registered Nurse with diploma.
 3-5 years experience in nursing.
 Experience in child health is considered an asset.
 Demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment of infants and young children.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, reliability and problem solving skills.
 Self-directed learner/worker who requires minimal supervision.
 Strong critical thinking and decision making skills.
 Immunization certification or willing to take training.
 Knowledge and understanding of First Nation communities and their culture is an asset.
 Ability to work respectfully in a multi-disciplinary team.
 Valid Ontario Driver’s License
 CPR and First Aid.
Salary is in accordance to WUIR Salary Grid. All applicants MUST submit a letter of application,
current resume, copy of accreditations, three (3) current work related letters of reference, copy
of driver’s license
marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Registered Nurse
Maternal, newborn and child health
Leanne Mishibinijima, Administrative Support-Personnel
NAHNDAHWEH TCHIGEHGAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
Box 101, 16 A Complex Drive
Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0
Fax: (705) 859-3300
For a complete job description, please call (705) 859-3164 ext 287
Deadline: October 11th 2011 @ 2:00 pm.
The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal reference check.
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
“Vision: Empower community members to improve their well-being
Mission: To provide all opportunities of traditional and western health care to the people of Wikwemikong.”