Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigaming (WNHAC) are looking for a Crisis Mobile Response RPN! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
The Crisis Mobile Response RPN works within an interprofessional team comprised of registered and
non-registered healthcare professionals, both directly and under the facilitation of medical directives, to increase the capacity for service provision to the population seen in outreach. The Crisis Mobile Response RPN works in partnership with the Treaty 3 Police Service (T3PS) and assists in calls for service by providing on-site emergency assessments to determine the most appropriate course of action (transport to hospital, treat in field, etc). This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining unit.
NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Willingness to work to a full scope including performing delegated acts through medical directives
- Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member
- Experience working in an Indigenous organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural issues and respect for the beliefs and values of Indigenous people and communities
- Demonstrated ability work independently and be an effective team member
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required
- Current criminal records check required
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job
- Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
- Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory