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.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025.
What We Offer
• Recruitment Allowance: Up to $16,500
• Retention Allowance: Up to $16,500
• Education Allowance: Up to $3,850
• Health Spending Account: $1,100
• Weather-Protective Clothing Allowance: Reimbursement up to $1,200
• Extensive Health and Dental Benefits: Offered day 1 of employment
• Robust Pension Plan
About the role
As the Community Health Nurse, you will work in an expanded scope of practice to provide primary care, public health, health promotion, and emergency care for First Nations individuals, families, and communities, including after hours on-call care. You will work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
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)
- Must be or working towards Remote certified (RNC) with 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
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You may have experience in;
- Experience in primary care, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent and emergent care, medical / surgical, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.
BC Remote Certification
FNHA Community Health Nurse, have or are working towards Remote Certification (RNC) and can live anywhere in Canada. If you are currently not Remote Certified, speak with us today on how we can help you obtain your RNC, with extensive training, travel and salary paid for while you’re pursuing your certification.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
• Access to group health benefits through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!
