Home Care Nurse(s) HCN

The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC) is comprised of the member Nations of: Loon River First Nation – #476,
Lubicon Lake Band – #453, Peerless Trout First Nation – #478, Whitefish Lake First Nation – #459 and Woodland Cree
First Nation – #474. KTC was formed in 1995 to facilitate joint action by the member Nations on matters of mutual concern.

While there are many similarities between the Five (5) KTC member Nations, each has its own unique character and
features. All are surrounded by a warmth and beauty rich with culture and traditions of the Cree people.

The primary role of the Tribal Council is to provide guidance and support to the individual member First Nations in
developing and achieving success in the management and administration of their own programs with the intent of developing self-reliance.

Responsibilities

Case management of clients including admissions, RAI assessments, care planning, family conferences,
wound management, and palliative care.
Coordinate with LPN’s and HCA’s to ensure clients are receiving the day-to-day home care services
and treatments required.
Supervision and scheduling of HCA’s for client support and visits.
Completion of assessments to determine appropriate living options to best provide for the client and
family needs.
Complete assessments and applications for coordination of Transition care and Placement.
Receive referrals for clients across their life span with varying health care needs.
Discharge planning to ensure successful return from hospital to home setting.
Collaborate and coordinate services with other members of the health care team and agencies as
required.
Work independently as required.
Ability to maintain accurate health records and fulfill reporting requirements.
Effective interaction with clients, families, staff, supervisors and supporting agencies.
Ensure that all program initiatives reflect the cultural values, traditions and customs of the Nation.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

A minimum of three years of experience in Home Care Nursing is preferred. A combination of other
education and experience will be considered.
Excellent and effective decision-making skills, oral and written skills, assessment skills, interpersonal
skills, organizational skills, teaching skills and supervisory skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team with other care providers.
Willing, capable and flexible in working to meet the needs of the health department.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Cree culture, organizations and communities
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of indigenous health care concerns and issues

Education and Qualifications

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice
permit with CARNA
Valid and current Level C Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Standard First Aid HCP Certificates.
Additional certificates related to Home Care would be considered an asset including previous experience
completing RAI assessments.

Additional Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license and able to provide a driver’s abstract.
Submission of clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.
Oath of Confidentiality must be signed prior to commencing employment.

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Please Submit

A cover letter and resume with 3 professional references with one being your current supervisor giving KTC
expressed written permission to contact your references. Please send your complete package to:

Sonja Voyageur, Human Resource Manager at ktchr@ktcadmin.ca

We sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.