Reports To

Teacher/Principal

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The primary focus of this position is to assist the staff of the Muskoti Elementary School, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school in general.  This position works under the guidance of regular staff members in the classroom, assisting in the education, development and training of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program and Student Support

• Fills in to support staff and students when required.
• Adheres to the day plan as laid out in the Substitute binder
• Follows direction from regular school staff
• Assists small groups or individual students with the academic development.
• Assist the staff at the Muskoti Elementary School (MES) with subject area, projects and activities relating to the school.
• Assists in the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities.
• Monitors for safety of the children, including supervision at playtime, gym, lunch and recess.
• Provides ongoing and regular communication about the assigned program to the supervising teacher. Information about a student’s program is treated as privileged and only shared for the purpose of program planning and in the context of that planning.
• Oversees classroom activities, delivers lesson plans and ensures continued student learning in the event of the teacher’s absence.
• Assists with planning, preparing, and providing nutritional meals within food safe regulations for the daily lunch program, including clean-up.
• Assist in preparing and arranging lesson materials and displays.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highschool Diploma; preference to Post Secondary Diploma
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks.
• Basic knowledge of FN community including history, language, traditions, and culture is an asset.
• Valid Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Experience working in a school environment is an asset.
• Ability to relate to students and adapt to environment in the classroom.
• Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.

Work Conditions

• This is an on-call substitute position. Work is performed primarily in the school with hours of work set as 8:30-3:00 Monday through Thursdays and could be needed Fridays between 8:30-12:00.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

Reports To
Operations Manager- Health Center
Saulteau First Nations Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-
sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are
followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.
Job Purpose
The Community Health Nurse fulfills the responsibilities of the Community Health Nursing
Program, providing educational and preventative services to the Saulteau First Nations
(SFN) community. This position provides the community with effective services that
contribute to and enhance the health and well-being of the SFN’s children, elders, and
families.
Duties and Responsibilities
Community Health Nursing Program
• Conducts home care visits, providing all aspects of home care including
administration of medication, assessments, referrals, and injections to community
members. Applies a structured client assessment process that includes on-going
reassessment to determine client needs, family supports, and service allocation.
• Combines health sciences and knowledge with supervisory and clinical skills to
effectively provide and supervise client care.
• Liaises with specialists and local medical practitioners to ensure quality and
timeliness of care for community members, including authorizing admission and
discharge at the Chetwynd Hospital.
• Administers the Communicable disease program and safe needle exchange.
Maintains infection and biological controls.
• As the onsite RN, must sign off on all client assessment and case management
decisions. Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection to carry out
program monitoring, ongoing planning, reporting, and evaluation activities.
• Advocates for services, supplies and access to practitioners/medical care as needed
for SFN members.
• Implements health care plans aimed at restoring, maintaining, and promoting health,
as well as preventing illness, consistent with client needs and expectations, cultural,
social, and spiritual needs
• Coordinate the Chronic Disease Management and Diabetes Programs

Health Care Administration
• Works closely with the health department team to determine the health care needs
of the community and design and deliver services to meet these needs.
• Combines health sciences and knowledge with supervisory and clinical skills to
effectively provide and supervise client care.
• Provides public health promotion and prevention programs such as pre/post natal
education, child and infant development, and other health promotion programs.
• Monitors and assesses the development of all children form prenatal to adulthood.
• Conducts home visits to community members as needed to provide health care
services and information.
• Provides public health nursing to meet or exceed the professional standards.
• Implements health care plans aimed at restoring, maintaining, and promoting health,
as well as preventing illness, consistent with client needs and expectations, cultural,
social, and spiritual needs.
a. Intervenes to ensure that all Band members’ health needs are addressed.
b. Reviews applications for extended or specialized health services, approving
when appropriate or directed.
c. Supports and advocates on behalf of members with external agencies (e.g.
NIHB, INAC, Health Canada) and with health service suppliers.
d. Assists with ensuring the continuity of care beyond hospital through
collaboration with the community and other agencies.

Communicable Disease Control
• Provides all immunizations as outlined in the BC Ministry of Health Basic
Immunization schedule and Communicable Disease Control Manuals.
• Maintains inventory control, supply, storage and disposal of all materials associated
with immunizations.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the immunization services provided to community.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in TB control in First Nations communities.
• Provides community education on the need for immunization.
• Maintains appropriate records relating to the management, control, and reporting of
notifiable communicable diseases.

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Licensed RN with 3-5 years health care experience in a hospital or clinic.
• First Aid, CPR-C.
• Experience nursing in a First Nations and rural community is an asset.
• Emergency and triage training.
• ACLS.
• Diabetes and Management training.
• Experience in maternity and long-term care; pre/post natal certification is an asset.
• Honest, trustworthy, respectful, and compassionate.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to build trust, serve as a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.

Work Conditions
• Work is performed primarily in the office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Occasional evening and weekends

Reports To

Manager Member Services

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Receptionist acts as an ambassador of Saulteau First Nation (SFN) as the first point of contact for guests and visitors, greeting visitors and staff in a warm and welcoming manner and directing their inquiries to the appropriate team.  Contact is in person, by phone and email.  The overall objective is to promote harmony and teamwork within the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Guest Responsibilities:

• Greets visitors appropriately and ensure they are assisted immediately.
• Answers and directs calls and emails to appropriate team.
• Responds to customer inquiries, maintains good customer relations and solves problems.
• Controls access to restricted areas.
• Performs related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.
• Books the facility meeting rooms and gym, ensuring accurate recording of details and contact information and notifies Supervisor of any issues/concerns or any requirements of her staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Administrative duties:

• Order office supplies and consumables as directed and within allocated budget.
• Manages cigarette inventory – selling cigarettes and placing orders.
• Manages and maintains inventory of snack items at the front desk.
• Operates POS and cash register, balances cash, and prepares report for Finance.
• Creates tickets for Fibre to the Home.
• Collects Rent, Fibre to the Home payments, and any other payments for members and staff.  Records transactions in proper receipt book and issues respective receipt.
• Releases cheques to clients, suppliers etc. and maintains the cheque logbook.
• Check documents to ensure that final figures are correct, noting errors, the causes of any miscalculations and correcting.
• Secures Purchase Orders issued by Finance for sign out.
• Secures front desk area, including locking up of all supplies, cheques, purchase orders and desk drawers.

 Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Grade 12 with minimum of 6 months experience in a receptionist role.
• Knowledge of accepted office administrative processes and procedures.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail and Power Point.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Must possess a high level of moral judgement, ethics and personal integrity while handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality.
• Criminal Records check.
• Valid driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle for work-related duties.

Work Conditions

• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Lifting or moving up to 25 lbs may be required.