HOME & COMMUNITY CARE REGISTERED NURSE

HOME & COMMUNITY CARE REGISTERED NURSE

Location:         Wagmatcook First Nation

Department:   Health

Reports to:      Health Director

Position Type: Part-time, 3 days per week

 

Job Overview:
The Home & Community Care Registered Nurse will play a vital role in the overall health and wellness of the Wagmatcook community. This position will work closely with residents to provide timely and appropriate healthcare.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Promote and practice client and family-centred care.
  • Advocate for clients.
  • Complete home visits.
  • Attend to clients that visit the clinic.
  • Participate in professional development, training and safety programs.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality, through proper handling of information and secure filing of documents.
  • Adhere to all Wagmatcook First Nation policies.
  • Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety policies.
  • Report any incidents or near misses to the Health Director.

 Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of acute care or home care nursing experience required.
  • Previous experience in wound care protocol.
  • Previous experience in palliative care.
  • Certification in Foot Care.
  • Must possess skills in case management.
  • Ability to provide supervision to LPN, CCA and home support workers.
  • Competent in the use of Electronical Medical Record.
  • Must be a team player within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license and be willing to provide a driver’s abstract.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, February 27th, 2026, to eallison@wagmatcookhealth.ca. Please reference “Home & Community Care Registered Nurse” in the subject line. Wagmatcook First Nation appreciates all applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

Under the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, the Wagmatcook First Nation will give preference to the indigenous applicant when two or more candidates are deemed to be equal in terms of “best qualified”.

 

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