Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE

Permanent Full Time

Monday to Friday - 8 hours/day

Wabasca, Alberta

Bigstone Health Commission is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our talented Health Team. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for First Nation culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various team and various other professionals and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Promote wellness for community members through an integrated team approach.

Provide public health and or education programs including but not limited to: Well Baby Clinics, STI Counseling, Prenatal/Postnatal care, and other public health programs.

Provide Immunizations and assist the team with immunization clinics.

Organize and jointly assist health providers and other health professionals with screening clinics.

Make client/family home visits and referrals to other agencies and professionals when a need is identified.

Create and maintain daily accurate records, documents, and reports.

Participate in Community Health Program planning.

Provide direct nursing care and health education to clients.

Deliver a wide variety of community health clinics (both pre-packaged and requiring development by the incumbent to fit community needs

Act as a resource for other community based public health workers, CHR's, MCH, CPNP, etc.

An ability to educate patients and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.

Provide support to surrounding Bigstone communities (Calling Lake & Chipewyan Lake) as requested.

Other duties as required.

Must be willing to re-locate to Wabasca, Alberta

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have a high degree of professionalism.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills. communication and organizational skills.

Must be medically fit.

Confidentiality is strictly enforced.

Must be proficient with computers.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized university

Licensed with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) (proof of registration required)

Current Standard First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid

Must have 1 or more years of experience in Public Health and Nursing

Current Certificates in: CPR Lever C, First Aid, TDG and WHMIS or willing to take training.

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Benefits:

u Competitive Salary

u Paid Vacation & Sick Time

u Retention & Education Allowance

u Employer Matching Registered Pension Plan

u Extended Health, Dental and Vision

u Accommodations Provided in not local

Salary is dependent on qualifications

Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), Criminal Record Check,

Vulnerable Sector Check & Child & Youth Intervention Check (should be current within the last 6 months) to the:

Human Resources Department

PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0

Fax: 780-891-2623

CLOSING DATE:

Until a suitable candidate is found.

POSTED on August 22, 2025

Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person