Indigenous Liaison Nurse (RN / RPN)

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN / RPN registrant.

Valid BC Driver's License.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Community Health & Long Term Care Services within respective geography available for Indigenous clients;
• Knowledge of the significance of culture in relation to individual, family and community health services;
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and wellness services available on Vancouver Island for Indigenous patients (First Nation, Métis, Inuit);
• Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples;
• Knowledge of Indigenous Identify groups in Canada and the significance of place of residence for Indigenous individuals in relation to access to health programs and services;
• Knowledge of the significance to provision of culturally safe health care engagements and environments for Indigenous peoples;

Experience with Indigenous course work and education.

A minimum of two years of experience working within and with Indigenous communities.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities