2026-325 Regional Lower Limb Preservation Nurse

Title: Regional Lower Limb Preservation Nurse

Division: Clinical Services

Affiliation: ONA(Ontario Nurses Association)

Site: Moose Factory & Moosonee, ON

Reports to: Director of Chronic Disease Prevention & Wellness/Diabetes Education and Clinical Nutrition

Status: Term (2.5 Years)

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Regional Lower Limb Preservation Nurse.

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

• Knowledge of lower limb preservation, chronic disease management, wound care, rehabilitation, or related health system pathways is a strong asset
• Knowledge of project management, preferably in a health care setting
• Demonstrated experience working on complex, multi-partner projects with accountability to external funders
• Experience working with First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively to executive level audiences

What You’ll Do

• Support implementation of the regional LLP framework, including implementation of standardized evidence-based limb preservation pathways and protocols to promote consistency of care, and evaluation activities
• Provide guidance on evidence-based wound care, vascular assessment, and prevention strategies
• Support the regional multidisciplinary LLP committee, including scheduling and documentation
• Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with internal clinical teams, allied health professionals, communities, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, regional wound and vascular programs, hospitals, Ontario Health, community paramedicine, home care providers and other system partners
• Support community engagement activities, including meetings and co-design sessions
• Support data collection, tracking, and reporting activities
• Assist in preparing performance reports for leadership and funders

What You Bring

• Diploma in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience supporting or coordinating projects, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Experience in working with culturally diverse clientele
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Must be willing to travel
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

• Relocation paid by the organization
• Housing provided by the organization
• Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
• Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow

Salary: $39.84 - $57.11

Competition #: 2026-325

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: Monday, November 16th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.

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.