Community Health Nurse, Resource Team BC

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The First Nations Health Authority is the first of its kind in Canada, working as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Community Health Nurse - Resource Team

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

Permanent – Multiple Positions Available

Part-time – 18.75 hours per week, we offer 2, 3, and 4 week rotations

Various Locations in B.C.

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

• Recruitment Allowance:
  Up to $16,500
• Retention Allowance:
  Up to $16,500
• Education Allowance:
  Up to $3,850
• Health Spending Account: $1,100
• Weather-Protective Clothing Allowance:
  Reimbursement up to $1,200
• Extensive Health and Dental Benefits:
  Offered day 1 of employment
• Robust Pension Plan

As a Community Health Nurse, you will provide a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in remote First Nations communities in program areas of community and public health, primary care, and urgent and emergent care. This includes health promotion and disease and injury prevention for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

• 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).
• Remote Community Health Nurse must be remote certified (RNC) with BCCNM.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification Level
  
  C.
• 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.

Please refer to the Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details. Relevant experience may include Community Health Nurse and Travel Nurse.

• 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.

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.

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step
1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.