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.
An exciting opportunity to work in the Tsawout First Nation as the Community Health & Home care nurse that offers a kind of nursing that is unique to the strengths of the community. Building relationships & trust is key which allows for space to have time in building genuine connections with community to walk alongside in partnership with community members in their health journey. Other opportunities include building health programming designed alongside of the community’s desires around Health Promotion & Prevention activities.
Title: Community Health & Home Care Nurse
Salary: $84,217 – $95,728 per year (pay range explained below)*
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours, Monday – Friday (core hours: 9am – 3pm)
Location: Tsawout – Saanich, Vancouver Island
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
As the Community Health & Home Care Nurse, you will – Provide a comprehensive range of core community and home care nursing functions and services in First Nation communities including individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Promote the maintenance of health and quality of life by a) emphasizing principles of primary and public health care, b) focusing on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, protecting population health, c) and focusing on providing curative, rehabilitation, and supportive or palliative care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of BC Nursing Professionals (BCCNM)
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a Canadian University or recognized equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support, Level “C” certificate.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and own vehicle.
Experience
- 1-2 years recent experience in public health and home care nursing.
- First Nations experience preferred.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
You may have experience in;
- Primary and Public Health and Home Care Nursing
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 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
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: June 27, 2024 (at 23:59)
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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