S Mala

Currently a first-year student in the Community and Justice Services Program at Algonquin College. Skilled in front-line work the past 20 years as a nurse in remote and northern Indigenous communities with a background in community health, mental health, public health and acute care settings. Accustomed to working in time constraints and fast-paced dynamic work environment, and experience in working with third party agencies in collaboration and information exchange.

Also experience in teaching in both English and Inuktitut at a correctional facility to Inuit inmates program delivery focused on problem-solving and anger-management skills.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSE - Government of Nunavut - Arviat, NU

(2021-08 - 2025-08)

• Provided mental health counselling and follow-up support to community members and students
• Conducted wellness checks in RCMP cells and community home visits as required
• Scheduled and administered phlebotomy and injections for mental health clients
• Delivered school-based counselling services through scheduled visits, drop-ins, and follow-ups

INSTITUTIONAL NURSE - Government of Canada - Rankin Inlet, NU

(2021-04 - 2021-06)

• Completed physical and mental health assessments for incarcerated individuals
• Provided counselling, crisis intervention, and mental health stabilization support
• Coordinated referrals to health centres for medical assessments and follow-up care
• Participated in monthly physician clinics for inmate assessments and follow-ups
• Prepared discharge summaries and coordinated post-release community care
• Managed clinical supplies and maintained nursing clinic operations

COMMUNITY HEALTH / PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Manitoba

(2011-09 - 2021-02)

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated public health programs in remote communities
• Performed phlebotomy, immunizations, and basic diagnostic procedures including X-ray interpretation
• Provided expanded nursing services including assessment, diagnosis, and prescribing
• Led Tuberculosis program including screening, sputum collection, contact tracing, and medication management
• Coordinated emergency care, stabilization, and medical evacuations
• Liaised with regional health authorities and interdisciplinary care teams

RN Case Manager - Government of Nunavut – Department of Health - Winnipeg, MB

Staff Nurse - Kivalliq Health Centre – Government of Nunavut - Rankin Inlet, NU

Community Health Nurse - Nisg'ga Valley Health Authority - Kincolith, BC

Relief Community Health Nurse - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Health Canada - Northern Manitoba

Community Health Nurse - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Health Canada - Brochet, MB

Staff Nurse - Bethesda Hospital – South Eastman Health Authority - Steinbach, MB

Instructor - Correctional Services Canada – Tupiq Program - Gravenhurst, ON

Staff Nurse - Selkirk Mental Health Centre - Selkirk, MB

Institutional Nurse (Casual) - Yellowknife Correctional Centre - Yellowknife, NT

Staff Nurse - Stanton Territorial Hospital - Yellowknife, NT

Staff Nurse - Selkirk Mental Health Centre - Selkirk, MB

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES - Algonquin College (2025-09)

COUNSELLING DIPLOMA - Providence Seminary (2004-06)

BACHELOR OF NURSING - University of Manitoba (2002-05)