Community Health Nurse

Description:

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a pioneering organization in Canada, committed to improving health outcomes for BC First Nations communities through self-determination, cultural respect, and transformative health partnerships. FNHA is seeking a Community Health Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care encompassing public health, primary care, and home care within Indigenous communities.

The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting health, preventing illness, protecting population health, and delivering curative and palliative care services. This role demands a deep understanding of cultural safety and First Nations protocols, with a focus on meaningful community engagement and trust-building.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Current registration with BCCNM

• Current CPR for HCP

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Remote Nursing Certification (RNC) or willingness to obtain

• Familiarity with First Nations health systems and cultural contexts

Benefits:

• Recruitment Allowance: up to CAD 16500

• Retention Allowance: up to CAD 16500

• Education Allowance: up to CAD 3850

• Health Spending Account: CAD 1100

• Clothing Allowance: up to CAD 1200

• Immediate health and dental coverage

• Extensive pension contributions