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.
Information about the team/project, why it is an exciting time to join (two lines max)
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care
Salary: $60,315 - $66,381 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Standard Hours (37.5 Hours per week)
Location: The All Nations Healing House - Williams Lake, BC
Bargaining Unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)
*The FNHA is engaged in active collective agreement negotiations and rates of pay will be adjusted to reflect 2024 rates in the near future.
FNPCI
The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the Province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities. The All Nations Healing House in Williams Lake is a new primary care centre opening to improve access to culturally safe care for First Nations people and their families.
Multiple health professionals will work together to provide team-based care based on local First Nations traditional ways of knowing, being and wellness.
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse is part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that provides team based, trauma-informed care by creating a culturally safe environment in order to promote, maintain and/or restore client health, at all stages of life, with stable or predictable states of health.
This position provides care and service that meets the standards for Licensed Practical Nurses within the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM); and works within the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses as determined by relevant legislation.
About you
Education
- Completion of a recognized diploma in Practical Nursing;
- Completion of an advanced nursing foot care training program is an asset.
Occupational Certification
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM);
- Current CPR Certification.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience;
- Experience delivering health services in a First Nations setting.
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of cultural safety, humility and trauma informed approaches to care;
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations;
- Knowledge and the application of concepts, principles, and theories of trans-cultural nursing, including knowledge of traditional, homeopathic or other healing practices used in the community
- Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds, and the understanding of how culture impacts on communication patterns, and attitudes and approaches to health issues;
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
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, sick leave credits, plus 1 personal day, 1 volunteer day, and 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
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 FNHA family members 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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Closing date: May 22, 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held in May 2024
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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