Community Health Nurse

Glooscap First Nation & Glooscap Ventures; Hantsport; Sur place; CAD 48 000 - 59 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre is seeking a Community Health Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide comprehensive, culturally safe nursing services to Glooscap members. The role focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination within the community.

Expect a part-time schedule of 22.5 hours per week, with in-person duties at the Hantsport location, and collaboration with Health Centre staff and external partners to improve wellness and

Qualifications

• Current registration and good standing as a RN or LPN with NSNMR.
• Two years of relevant nursing experience preferred in community health, primary care, public health, or home and community care.
• Knowledge of Mi'kmaw communities and culturally safe healthcare practices.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments, deliver clinical care, and coordinate referrals within scope.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing assessments, screenings and health education per RN/LPN scope and protocols.
• Support immunization and communicable disease prevention activities and follow-up.
• Coordinate referrals and care, including home visits as appropriate.
• Deliver health promotion, disease prevention and wellness education to the community.

Connaissances

RN licensure

LPN licensure

NSNMR registration

Community health

Cultural safety

Outils

Electronic Health Records

Description du poste

159 Smith Rd, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0, Canada

Job Type

Part-Time

Workspace

In-Person, 159 Smith rd, Hantsport, NS

Requirements

Organization

Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre

Employment Type

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, with a three-month probationary period.

Work Arrangement

Mondays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays from 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Compensation

LPN $35 Per Hour - RN $43 Per Hour

Eligible after 3 months of continuous service.

Reports To

Health Director

Focus

Community nursing, preventative health, health promotion, chronic disease management, home and community care, and coordination of health services.

Position Overview

The Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre is seeking a Community Health Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide comprehensive, culturally safe, and community-focused nursing services to Glooscap First Nation members. The successful candidate will support health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, clinical assessments, and coordination of healthcare services. The role also includes identifyingmental health and addictions concerns and connecting community members with appropriate supportservices. Working collaboratively with community members, families, healthcare professionals, and external partners, the Community Health Nurse will promote wellness, independence, and improved health outcomes. This position reports to the Health Director.

Essential Functions and Duties

Community Nursing and Clinical Care

Provide nursing assessments, screenings, health education, basic clinical interventionsand follow-up appropriate toRN or LPN scope, training, and organizational protocols.

Support immunization and communicable disease prevention activities where authorized and trained, including required documentation and follow-up.

Support chronic disease management through health education, medication-related assistancewithin scope, treatment adherenceand appropriate referrals.

Provide scheduled health centre appointments, telephone consultationsand home visits as clinically appropriateand operationally approved.

Health Promotion and Community Programs

Plan and deliver health promotion, preventative careand wellness education on topics such as healthy living, maternal and child health, healthy agingand injury prevention.

Help coordinate community clinics, screenings, workshopsand outreach in collaboration with health colleagues and external partners.

Support relevant Indigenous Services Canada-funded community health programming and associated service delivery requirements.

Care Coordination and Partnerships

Assess community care needs, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, and help members navigate appointments, specialist careand follow-up.

Maintain effective working relationships with Nova Scotia Health, public health, Indigenous health organizationsand other community partners.

Mental Health and Addictions Support

Recognize mental health, substance-use and psychosocial concerns in routine care and provide non-judgmental support within professional scope.

Coordinate referrals and follow-up with the Centre’s existing mental health and addictions providers, respecting consent, confidentialityand established care plans.

Identifyurgent safety concerns, respond within trainingand scope, and activate established crisis response or emergency referral procedures when needed.

Documentation, Quality and Accountability

Maintain accurate, timelyand confidential patient records in accordance withapplicable privacy requirements, nursing standardsand organizational policies.

Contribute to program statistics, reporting, service evaluationand funding reports as requested by the Health Director.

Observe infection prevention and control practices, workplace safety requirementsand clinical escalation protocols.

Participate in team meetings, continuous improvement initiativesand related duties consistent with the role and professional scope.

Community Wellness and Access to Care

Participate in community-led health needs assessments and use feedback to improve access and responsiveness of services.

Assistwith emergency preparedness, seasonal health advisoriesand community wellness outreach in collaboration with the Health Director.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Health Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Current registration and good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR).

Two years of relevant nursing experience is preferred, specifically in community health, primary care, public health, or home and community care.

Sound knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient-centred care.

Ability to perform nursing assessments, deliver clinical care, and coordinate referrals within the applicable scope of practice.

Ability to recognize mental health and addictions concerns and connect clients with appropriate specializedsupports.

Experience in mental health support and crisis intervention is considered an asset.

Knowledge of, or experience working with, Mi'kmaw and other Indigenous communities is a strong asset.

Understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive healthcare practices.

Familiarity with provincial and federal healthcare programs, including Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Jordan's Principle, is an asset.

Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and documentation skills, with a commitment to patient confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community members, families, and external partners.

Sound professional judgment, problem-solving skillsand the ability to manage competing priorities.

Proficiencyin electronic health records and standard computer applications.

Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community visits, as required.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Deliver safe, culturally appropriate nursingcare in accordance withprofessional standards and scope of practice.

Respond to community health needs with timelycare, appropriate referralsand follow-up within professional scope.

Complete accurate, confidential clinical records and requiredprogram reports within established timelines.

Collaborate effectively with Health Centre staff, Nova Scotia Health, and other healthcare and community partners.

Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, sound clinical judgment, and compliance with applicable nursing standards and organizational policies.

Why Work with Us?

At the Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre, your work contributes directly to community wellness and healing.

This role providesa meaningful opportunity to help strengthen crisis readiness, healing through loss, and supports for the people who serve Mi'kmaw communities. You will contribute to initiatives that bring together cultural knowledge, community strengths, shared learning, and practical wellness supports.

You will also have the opportunity tobuild connections across Mi'kmaw communities, learn alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, wellness professionals, and community partners, and contribute to work that creates lasting capacity and stronger networks of support.

We Also Value Time Away from Work

Glooscap offers a generous paid holiday calendar that extends beyond many traditional workplace schedules. In addition to statutory holidays, Glooscap recognizes additionalapproved days that reflect the importance of community, culture, Indigenous observances, family, and meaningful time away from work.

Depending on the annual holiday calendar, paid days may include occasions such as National Indigenous Peoples Day, St. Anne's Day, Treaty Day, Easter Monday, Natal Day, and other Glooscap-approved holidays and closures.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods

Ability to perform repetitive office tasks such as typing and filing

Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials

Working Conditions

Regular interaction with management and staff.

Exposure to confidential and sensitive employee information

Structured office environment requiring accuracy, professionalism, and discretion

Work location: In person, National Reserve, 157 Smith Rd, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0

Ready to Join Glooscap?

At the Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre, we value the knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that individuals bring to their work and their communities.

Bring your compassion, collaborative spirit, and commitment to culturally safe, community-led healing, and contribute to work that strengthens wellness and resilience across Mi'kmaw communities.

We want to thank all candidates for their application; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.

About the Company

The Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre supports the health, wellness, and healing of Glooscap First Nation community members through culturally grounded, community-focused programs and services. Our approach recognizes the importance of Mi'kmaw knowledge, culture, traditions, relationships, and ways of healing. We are committed to supporting culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led approaches that strengthen wellness, resilience, connection, and community capacity. The Health and Healing Centre works collaboratively with community members, leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, health and wellness professionals, front-line workers, and external partners to respond to community needs and strengthen access to appropriate wellness and healing supports. Through this work, the Centre continues to build capacity for crisis response, grief and loss support, mental wellness, workforce wellness, and proactive community healing, while ensuring that community priorities remain at the centre of planning and service delivery.