POSITION SUMMARY
YUASNI TIPI FAMILY TREATMENT CENTRE -PAGC is actively seeking to recruit a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse. This position will provide clinical support services to the families who are in the inpatient treatment care of the Treatment Centre (subject to Personnel Policies and Procedures of Prince Albert Grand Council).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
⎯ Responsible for providing health educational presentations.
⎯ Assess, provide and review medication for the First Nations and chemically dependent clients and advocate as needed.
⎯ Participate in, in-service and other training sessions required and authorized by Director.
⎯ Ensure health and sanitary standards are provided.
⎯ Provides a warm, homelike environment for the family members.
⎯ Offers positive support to prenatal, children, teens and adults.
⎯ Understanding of sexually transmitted infections, including testing and treatment.
⎯ Knowledge of growth & development of newborns, children, adolescents, and adult.
⎯ Knowledge of teaching/learning concepts for adults and children.
⎯ Open to participate in cultural, recreational and community activities related to the Centre, as assigned by the Director.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
⎯ Two (2) years continuous sobriety/abstainer if required by organizational policy.
⎯ Fluency in English a requirement, fluency in a First Nations language of the Prince Albert Grand Council area an asset.
⎯ Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
⎯ Able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
⎯ Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture.
⎯ Knowledge or awareness of First Nations community health programs and treatment services.
⎯ A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience.
⎯ Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma.
⎯ Knowledge and understanding of substance use and substance use treatment is an asset. ⎯ Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.
Deadline: Monday, January 6th, 2025
Yuasni Tipi Family Treatment Centre is situated on the Wahpeton Dakota First Nation IR 94B, home to the Dakota people. We recognize the path of truth and reconciliation and are committed to building an inclusively diverse, and culturally responsive workforce. If you are interested in applying for the job description above, please submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, and three (3) work or school-related references. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):
Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, CPIC and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):
Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources
Prince Albert Grand Council
Box 2350
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 6Z1
Tel: 306-953-7200 Fax: 306-953-1045
Email: personnel@pagc.net