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Community Health NurseOkanagan Indian Band • Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan, CA
Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Okanagan Indian Band • Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Community Health Nurse

Okanagan Indian Band

K ʷ U K ʷ LIW ̓ T L ̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE

Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.

Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.

The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes :

  • 3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay
  • Extended Health and Dental Benefits
  • Employer Matched Pension Plan
  • 15 Statutory Holidays
  • Paid Winter Holiday Break
  • Cultural Leave
  • Discounted Silver Star lift passes
  • Retention Bonuses after years of service
  • 15 Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Hours of work : Up to 37.5 hours per week

Start Date : ASAP

Deadline for applications : January 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The primary areas of responsibility include health promotion, health education, and community health development. The CHN uses independence and initiative to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate community health services, providing care in accordance with established nursing standards, departmental objectives, and all applicable Acts and Regulations. The CHN ensures that Public Health Nursing services are efficiently coordinated and accessible and actively participates as a team member in delivering quality programs and services.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to the Director of Health. Clinical oversight is provided by the Integrated Care Manager.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identifies needs and provides health services in homes, clinics, schools, and offices to individuals and groups
  • Assesses care needs and educates individuals, groups, and the community through health programming sessions and events (e.g., diabetes, pre‑ and post‑natal care, tuberculosis and other screenings)
  • Provides health education and promotion services to support healthy lifestyle changes
  • Provides education regarding protection against communicable diseases, including administering immunizations
  • Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates community health services to promote wellness and prevent illness and disease
  • Analyzes community health indicators, such as lab reports, communicable disease reports and statistics
  • Provides treatments, support and follow‑up to ensure compliance
  • Develops action plans for individuals, families, schools and the community for health emergencies and pandemic response
  • Selects and implements services and activities that support positive health outcomes
  • Advocates for and refers community members to appropriate agencies, medical providers and programs
  • Supports coordination of client visits with physicians, hospitals, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dental, optometry and audiology services
  • Liaises with physicians, hospitals, teachers, social workers and other community service agencies
  • Identifies health issues and needs by analyzing demographic, health and related data
  • Provides services and establishes methods to measure effectiveness
  • Maintains statistics (treatments, immunizations, etc.) to support health planning
  • Coordinates Public Health Nursing services with community agencies
  • Arranges and participates in joint home visits with other professionals
  • Assists with planning and development of community health resources, including emergency and pandemic planning
  • May be assigned emergency services duties during community emergencies
  • Participates in community events as requested
  • All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
  • Participate in community events as requested
  • ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Develops community health work plans
  • Creates health promotional materials and educational displays as part of the team
  • Completes community health reporting, including Panorama
  • Conducts home and office visits
  • Attends professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills
  • Attends community meetings and workshops relevant to the CHN role
  • Promotes traditional and cultural health practices
  • Prepares course materials and delivers sessions (e.g., expectant parents, parenting, weight management, elder health)
  • Ensures all care complies with relevant policies, procedures and regulations
  • Maintains a current, accurate, and confidential client reporting and filing system
  • Maintains vaccine integrity
  • Oversees biohazard management
  • Participates in pandemic, emergency and community planning
  • Reports concerns to the Director of Health
  • Performs all duties in accordance with OKIB policies and within BCCNM scope of practice
  • Performs other duties as required
  • WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

    You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.

    Education

  • Bachelors degree in nursing (RN) from a recognized university
  • Current, active registration with BC College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM)
  • Current First Aid / CPR certificate with AED or willing to obtain
  • Valid BC Driver’s license, minimum Class 5 and reliable vehicle
  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Immunization Certification and knowledge / training and / or experience in Managing Communicable Disease within a community setting
  • Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a community setting
  • Experience working with First Nations communities
  • Strong team / client leadership, communication, problem solving and teamwork skills
  • Experience with program planning, delivery and facilitation an asset
  • Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

  • Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community
  • Knowledge of federal, provincial, and Indigenous organizations related to health services
  • Cultural awareness and trauma‑informed practice
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Effective teaching and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to perform needs and risk assessments
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Knowledge of sharps and biohazard handling and disposal
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills
  • Knowledge of current health promotion and disease‑prevention practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to listen and demonstrate empathy
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • DIRECT REPORTS

    Licensed Practical Nurses

    Community Supports Coordinator

    CLASSIFICATION / PAY SCALE

    $37.00 - $47.00 per hour dependant upon education and experience.

    Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways :

    Email : recruiting@okanagan.org

    Mail or drop off : 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4

    If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011

    The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references

    Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

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