EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Diabetes Nurse Educator

Lac La Ronge Indian Band
HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1770
La Ronge SK S0J 1L0
Phone:
306-425-1700
Fax:
306-425-5520
Toll Free:
1-877-425-3443
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Open Competition
1 Year -Temporary Full -Time
Diabetes Nurse Educator
For the Community of La Ronge
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is currently seeking a 1 Year – Temporary Full Time,
Diabetes Nurse Educator to work in the community La Ronge. This is a full time contract position for 1 year, with
a strong possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will be required to provide nursing services to the
communities of La Ronge, Sucker River, Hall Lake and Grandmother’s Bay.
Duties:
 Utilize teaching assessment and nursing skills to effectively assist clients maintain and achieve an optimal
level of health;
 Provide direct care by assessing client health needs, planning care, implementing interventions and evaluating
outcomes;
 Promote healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and communicable disease control;
 Assess needs of Band Members and make necessary referrals;
 Act as a client advocate and a liaison between LLRIBHS and other agencies;
 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
 In good standing and registered with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN);
 Diabetes Nurse Educator certificate or willing to obtain training to get DNE Certificate;
 Previous Home Care, Community Health experience is an asset;
 Strong leadership and communication skills;
 Ability to work effectively as a team member and able to travel;
 The ability to speak and/or understand Cree is a definite asset;
 Must have a Class 5 Drivers license;
 Security Clearance: Current Criminal Record Clearance/Child Abuse Record Check and Driver’s Abstract
required upon hire;
Salary/Wage: Depending on Education and Experience
Benefits:
LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions,
Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.
Posted:
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to Mary Charles, Human Resources Clerk, Lac La Ronge Indian
Band Health Services, P.O. Box 1770, La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0
Email to:
marycharles@llribhs.ca
Or Visit:
www.saskjobs.ca
Closing Date: Friday, May 22, 2015
Phone: 306-425-1700
or
Fax: 306-425-5520
www.llrib.org
Please provide three (3) professional references, excluding Chief and Council.
LRIBHS thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.