Integrated Wellness RPN/RN

Job description
Position Summary:

Reporting to the Mental Health Program Manager, the Integrated Wellness RPN/RN will primarily be responsible to collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care and support of STC members and STC member First Nations. This role will also oversee program management to ensure effective milestone planning and timely completion of deliverables. This position will be expected to respect and protect the rights of First Nation citizens, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture; their right to privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities:
• Utilize leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build community partnerships;
• Oversee program management to ensure effective milestone planning and timely completion of deliverables;
• Monitors and evaluates programs and services for compliance and quality of care, make recommendations for improvement based on best practices and cultural relevance;
• Prepare and present proposals relating to departmental budgets, resource allocation, and work processes;
• Ensure commitment to quality, client safety, and risk management initiatives consistent with accreditation processes;
• Evaluate policies and procedures and provide recommendations for changes to improve efficiency;
• Coordinate, schedule or conduct meetings with stakeholder groups and rights holders as required;
• Coordinate culturally relevant and safe workshops and in-service training to maintain stakeholder/staff competencies;
• Provide Clinical Supervision to STC member First Nation and Urban Integrated Wellness staff;
• Use effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and sensitive information;
• Completes progress and statistical reports as required;
• Assess, evaluate, plan, and revise care and support to meet strategic priorities;
• Monitor progress, keep records, reports, work plans, budgets etc. up to date;
• Encourage open communication among stakeholders when discussing issues, problems, or concerns;
• Provide timely and astute information as well as advocacy and support to other members of the interdisciplinary team, stakeholders and leadership;
• Demonstrate cooperation among other staff members in order to ensure efficiency of care and support;
• Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately;
• Perform responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable federal, provincial, and First Nations legislation;
• Celebrate successes and foster an atmosphere of success;
• Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature;
• Performs other duties as required or as assigned by Manager;
• Participate as a member of the STC Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing /Registered Psychiatric Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Registered Nurse;
• 5 years of experience in a related field and additional training considered an asset;
• Hold a professional certification or license within a relevant professional association;
• Demonstrated experience managing staff; providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback with the ability to motivate others in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with STC member First Nations, people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations;
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations;
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team;
• Demonstrated time management skills;
• Highly self-motivated, energetic, organized, and detail oriented with an attitude for continuous improvement;
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment;
• Proven knowledge of case management processes and procedures;
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion;
• Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an ability to easily learn new software applications.
• Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations; familiarity with First Nations culture, and history is considered an asset.

Working Environment:
• Standard office environment; regular travel (as required)

Physical Demands:
• Freedom of movement; Keyboarding (2 hrs at a time); ability to take breaks as necessary; Driving and sensory demands

Health and Safety:

Rights:
All Saskatoon Tribal Council employees have the right to information on potential hazards in the workplace, the right to participate in Occupational Health and Safety decisions, use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and the right to refuse dangerous work.

Responsibilities:
All employees must co-operate with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee; remain alert to changes or events that might affect client or employee safety; report safety issues, accidents or injuries immediately; follow safe work practices, including the use of PPE; and use their training and knowledge to help other employees work safely as well.

Other Conditions:
• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and meet STC’s insurance requirements;
• Ability to travel within STC communities;
• Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment; and
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required or assigned as there is a periodic requirement to be on-call. Read more