FNHA Overview
About us
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
Title : Community Health Nurse.
Salary : $84,217 - $95,728 per year (pay range explained below).
Contract : Casual.
Hours : Casual hours.
Location : Health Centres - Various locations across B.C.
Bargaining Unit : PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada).
About the role
As the Community Health Nurse, you will provide a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services (community / public health, primary care and home care) in First Nations communities.
You will work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. You will focus on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, protecting population health, as well as a focus on curative, rehabilitation, and supportive or palliative care.
You will travel to various communities across the province.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have / be :
- A bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Current CPR course for Health Care Providers (HCP).
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license.
- An understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols.
- Knowledge of nursing processes.
- You may have experience in;
- Public health, Home Care Nursing, Community Health (1 2 years)
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including :
- Competitive salary
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021.
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
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