Community Health / Home Care Nurse (ouf)

NTC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a permanent, full-time Community Health / Home Care Nurse based in Campbell River. The role includes providing comprehensive health care services, emphasizing health education and chronic disease management. Candidates should hold a current RN license and be prepared for travel to remote communities. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health/dental coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset.
• Prefer recent related experience working with children, youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care with an emphasis on healthy living.
• Demonstrate understanding of health promotion and epidemiology.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to address health issues.

Skills

Understanding of health promotion

Experience working with First Nations

Chronic disease management

Childhood and adult immunizations

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Education

Current RN license with BCCNM

Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency course

Job description

Community Health / Home Care Nurse (ouf)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health and Home Care Nursing services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in NTC’s Northern Region territory. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Campbell River (NTC Northern Region Office). Travel to remote communities (Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations two days a week and Zeballos two days a week) with an overnight stay in community is required. Travel is by vehicle (Logging gravel road), helicopter, floatplane and boat.This position operates on 4 days a week (Mondays through Thursdays) schedule. Daily scheduled hours are 9.75, inclusive of a one-hour meal break

Responsibilities Include

• Provide comprehensive health care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention including provision of childhood and adult immunizations.
• Demonstrate understanding of health promotion, epidemiology, disease/injury, population health, community development, and determinants of health.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to help address health issues, reduce the incidence of disease, and to enhance the health of individuals, family groups and general populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset.
• Prefer recent related experience working with children, youth and families or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Familiarity with Panorama, Mustimuhw cEMR, or other related electronic medical record charting system will be considered an asset.
• Completion of the BCCDC Immunization Competency course is an asset but training will be provided.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel in the region.
• Provide acceptable work references and RCMP criminal record check report.

What We Offer:

• 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.

Company

NTC

Location

Campbell River

Contact Info

Apply by sending your cover letter, resume and three references to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Email: [e-mail]

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