The role
Community Health Nurses (CNHs) in health centres provide a comprehensive range of nursing services, including health promotion and disease prevention. Their practice aims to build the capacity of individual, family, and community wellness. They work with communities to develop and implement relevant, culturally centred interventions, providing services in clinical, home and community settings. CNHs in this setting are not on call and do not provide emergency services.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of $82,341 - $95,728
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Robust pension plan
- Nurse in charge (NIC) allowance up to $6,000 per year for Community Health Nurses (CHN level 4)
- Weather-protective clothing allowance $1,200 reimbursement
- Retention allowance up to $16,500
- Recruitment allowance up to $16,500
- Education Allowance from $605 - $3,850
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing
- Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Minimum one (1) year of recent point-of-care nursing experience in a related or relevant field
- Current CPR course for Health Care Providers (HCP)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license
- An understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or 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.
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.
