HEALTH AUTHORITY

19 Hospital Drive
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
Canada
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Posting
T: 705-658-4544
Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room & Inpatient Dept. W: www.waha.ca
Division: Patient Care
Affiliation: Ontario Nurses Association
Site: Moose Factory
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Status: Permanent Full-time
Eligible for WAHA Sign-on Bonus (up to $15,000), Employee Referral Bonus (up to $5,500) &
Retention Program
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Registered Nurse.
Who We Are
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 Constance Lake. 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.

Who You Are

• Experienced registered nurse with 2 years’ experience
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, while supporting each member in their

roles

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of nursing role and enhanced scope
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with colleagues in order to enhance patient care services

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to clients
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care
• Cooperate in the administration of preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic care
• Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs

What Your Bring

• 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 ACLS
• Certification in PALS, AED, NRP, TNCC and IV therapy is an asset
• Certification in Added Nursing Skills or willingness to obtain within a prescribed period required

What We Offer

• Defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP) and health and welfare benefits
• Retention, travel and Northern allowance benefits. Relocation allowance
• Subsidizing housing
• Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation

Join our Team
The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2025-077 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• This position will remain open till filled
• 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
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code
and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Posted January 17, 202

roles

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of nursing role and enhanced scope
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with colleagues in order to enhance patient care service

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to clients
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate nursing care
• Cooperate in the administration of preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic care
• Exercise judgement in meeting patient need