The Organization:

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members

Position Profile Requirements:

• Effective interpersonal relationship, communication, and organizational skills
• Dependable, reliable
• Sensitive to cultural needs of the client
• Adaptable to changes in priority and workload

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the Specialty Clinics
• Planning and coordinating Specialists’ travel and accommodation with their clinic, IPS, NIHB, Physician Service Coordinator and Family Medicine Clinic
• Ensure accuracy of client demographics
• Ensure client confidentiality and privacy is always maintained
• Prepare for clinics by ensuring that charts are adequately stocked, and that all pertinent information is readily available
• Maintain records of all referrals and complete monthly reports. Track and file test results.
• Make appointments for patients with specialists
• Carry out clerical duties
• Advocate for and communicate client needs to appropriate health care professionals. Interact with outside agencies and social services to facilitate client services for on-going/ continued care

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred
• Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
• Certification in BLS and other mandatory in-services prescribed by Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
• Knowledge of the organizational structure and health system in the region 

How to apply:

The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame. 

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada