Community Health Nurse

Description:

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is currently seeking Community Health Nurses (CHNs) for various health centres across British Columbia. As the first Indigenous-led health authority in Canada, FNHA supports BC First Nations in their journey toward self-determined health and wellness.

This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services centered on health promotion, disease prevention, and capacity building for individuals, families, and communities. The CHNs engage directly with community members to develop culturally relevant interventions that enhance overall health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full range of community health nursing services in health centres, homes, and community settings

• Promote wellness and prevent illness through education, outreach, and advocacy

• Collaborate with communities to design and implement culturally appropriate care plans

• Foster individual, family, and community capacity to manage health and wellness

• Maintain a non-emergency care focus—no on-call duties

Work Locations Include:

• Fort St. John

• Lillooet

• Lytton

• Bella Coola

• Stone and Toosey

• New Hazelton

• Salmon Arm / Chase

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

• Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant nursing experience in a point-of-care setting

• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers (HCP)

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

• Deep understanding of First Nations cultural principles, protocols, and holistic wellness models

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary Range: CAD 91,965 – CAD 110,933

• Hourly Wage: CAD 48.41 – CAD 58.40

• Monthly Salary Equivalent: CAD 7,663 – CAD 9,244

• Extensive dental and health benefits

• Robust pension plan

• Education allowance: CAD 605 – CAD 3,850

Employment Type:

• Temporary, Permanent, Casual

• Full-time and Part-time opportunities available

• Union Affiliation: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

Equity and Cultural Commitment:
FNHA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prioritizes hiring individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All staff participate in San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and create personal wellness plans as part of their professional growth.