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Nurse Practitioner - Longlac Site

Locum(s) On going for 2024

We are seeking to fill an ongoing locum period for 2024. A minimum of five days is requested for a locum period. Comfortable housing is provided a close distance to the Centre. Travel time, airfare and mileage are reimbursed. There is a strong practice emphasis on harm reduction, disease prevention, health promotion, and education and community partnerships.

Location/Directions/Description

Longlac is a three-and-a-half-hour drive (320 kms) east of Thunder Bay halfway between Toronto and Winnipeg on the shore of Long Lake a half hour from Geraldton and two hours from Hearst.

• A population of 1,700, Longlac is a family friendly bilingual community offering many outdoor leisure activities for a healthy family living lifestyle.
• A Multidisciplinary Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BScN in nursing from a recognized university.
• Certificate in the extended class from the CNO.
• Three to five years’ work experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current nursing procedures, nursing assessment, physical assessment and treatment measures.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community based health care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to direct staff to ensure an effective and efficient working environment.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/employment/

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.