Community Health​/Home Care Nurse; ouf

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time-time Registered Nurse in the dual-role of Community Health/Home Care Nurse. This unique position will provide nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families living in a variety of community-based settings in all NTC Regions. This position is based out of Port Alberni, however, there would be travel to other Regions. Travel is by vehicles on gravel roads to remote communities.

Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice.

• Provides health promotion, disease prevention, education, assessment, and consultation to individuals, groups, and communities.
• Conduct immunization clinics, prenatal and post-natal drop-in, breast-feeding support, postpartum depression screening, sexual wellness education, group and one on one sessions.
• Provide comprehensive home care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to help address health issues, reduce the incidence of disease, and to enhance the health of individuals, families, groups, and general populations.
• Demonstrate understanding of health promotion, epidemiology, disease/injury, population health, community development, and determinants of health.

• Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Panorama, Mustimuhw cEMR, or other related electronic medical record charting system will be considered an asset.
• Successful completion of the BCCDC online immunization course and exam and experience immunizing.
• Certificate, course(s) and/or relevant work experience supporting chest feeding parents.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and able to travel within the region.
• Provide acceptable work references and RCMP criminal record check.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience- $84,000 - $99,500.
• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental coverage, pension and professional development.

A supportive and culturally rich work environment with opportunities for growth.