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.
Title: Community Health Nurse, Health Centres
Wage: $42.22 - $49.09 per hour
Contract: Temporary, Permanent, Casual
Hours: Full - time, Part - time
Location: Fort St. John, Lillooet, Lytton, Bella Coola, Stone and Toosey, New Hazelton, Salmon Arm/Chase
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.
About 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
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
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.
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
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: Open until filled
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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