Community Health Nurse

McLeod Lake Indian Band; McLeod Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Health Nurse to join their Health Team. This role is pivotal in delivering essential nursing and public health services to the community, promoting health and wellness through various programs. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the development of a new Health Centre set to open in July 2024. If you are passionate about making a difference and providing culturally sensitive care, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant community committed to health and well-being.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in community health nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) License preferred with current registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and public health services in various settings.
• Develop and implement care plans with clients and families.

Skills

Culturally sensitive nursing care

Client assessments

Public health services

Advocacy in healthcare

Health care management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Current CPR Course

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license

Job description

Job Posting

Community Health Nurse for McLeod Lake Indian Band

McLeod Lake is located 150km north of Prince George and 50km south of Mackenzie, BC. The Tse’khene is a south westerly extension of the Athapascan speaking people of northern Canada. McLeod Lake Band Members are a nomadic hunting people who controlled the basins of the Parsnip and Finley Rivers and the valley of the Peace River in British Columbia. Living on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, we are the “People of the Rocks”.

McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) is seeking a Community Health Nurse to join their Health Team in McLeod Lake, B.C. The Community Health Nurse will support the following programs: Communicable Disease Control, Maternal/Child health, Home and Community Care; while providing public health nursing to the Community. Come work with us at this very exciting time as we are building a new Health Centre that will open in July 2024. The vision of MLIB Health is “Healthy People, Connected Families, Vibrant Community.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing and public health services to clients in a clinical setting, in the community or in the client's home
• Provide information reviews and advice to clients and family members regarding treatment and care procedures
• Work with Community members to promote healthy living and the restoration of health through the prevention of disease, community awareness programming, counselling and direct nursing care
• Initiate treatment including health care management and therapeutic interventions in accordance with nursing statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures
• Provide client assessments, post-surgical care, wound care, palliative care, chronic disease management, assist with mental health and substance disorders, and medication administration
• Develop and implement a plan of care in cooperation with client/family/caregivers and relevant professionals, to achieve desired care needs and outcomes
• Develop or assist in the development and implementation of health care clinics, client groups, workshops, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Maintain reporting and record systems in accordance with accepted standards to ensure legal and data requirements are met
• Provide confidential care services and cultural safety in a respectful and responsive manner
• Advocate on behalf of the client in external healthcare settings
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License preferred with a minimum 2-3 years of experience
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• Current CPR Course
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Experience providing culturally sensitive and supportive client-focused nursing care
• Knowledgeable regarding Indigenous health challenges and mental and substance disorders
• Experience maintaining reports, documents, client records and health planning
• Ability to work without direct supervision in a variety of clinical settings

The employer will consider a combination of skills and experience in community health nursing and work experience for this position. To protect the health and safety of employees and clients in a healthcare setting, candidates applying for this position will need to provide confirmation that they are COVID-19 vaccinated and up to date, as a condition of employment.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• First Nations: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursing: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person