Community Health Nurse,Gitwangak​/Gitanyow; Health Center

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. As a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations, FNHA supports self‑determination and decision‑making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is committed to respecting diversity within its workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Community Health Nurse

$94,724 – $114,261 per year (pay range explained below)

Permanent

Full time

Gitwangak/Gitanyow

PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

We are expanding our team to support the growing demand for high quality nursing services. Full immunization competency is essential and represents the primary focus of this role. Additional core program responsibilities include TB testing and screening, STI management, prenatal and postnatal education and support, men’s and women’s health and wellness, and chronic disease management. The communities of Gitanyow and Gitwangak are located on the beautiful Gitxsan territory, offering rich cultural landscapes and a strong sense of place.

These locations provide unique opportunities for professional learning and growth within the public health nursing scope.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification Level C.
• Completion of a recognized specialty nursing program is an asset.
• Requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Minimum one (1) year of recent point‑of‑care nursing experience in a related or relevant field.

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!

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Closing date:
Open until filled.

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