Community Health Nurse — Casual (Northern Region)

NTC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Community Health Nurse in Campbell River to provide comprehensive health services, focusing on First Nations communities. The role requires an RN license and experience with families and children. The position offers competitive pay ($46.15 – $54.67/hour) and benefits, with travel required to remote communities. The candidate must have a valid BC Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care to children and families.
• Conduct immunization clinics and support groups.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships for health promotion.

Skills

Comprehensive health care knowledge

Experience with First Nations

Health education skills

Immunization experience

Education

Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Relevant courses in immunization

Tools

Panorama

Mustimuhw cEMR

Job description

Community Health Nurse — Casual (Northern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health care services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in Port Alberni. 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. Responsibilities Include

¨ Provide comprehensive health care to children and families living or visiting Port Alberni with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention.

¨ Demonstrate understanding of health promotion, epidemiology, disease/injury, population health, community development, and determinants of health.

¨ Conduct immunization clinics, prenatal and post-natal drop-in, breast-feeding support, postpartum depression screening, sexual wellness education, group and one on one sessions.

¨ Provide health education for women, partners and family members using a coordinated collaborative and interdisciplinary approach.

¨ 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 the general population. 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.

¨ Successful completion of the BCCDC online immunization course and exam and experience immunizing.

¨ Certificate, course(s) and/or relevant work experience supporting chest feeding parents.

¨ Must have a valid BC Driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and able to travel within the region.

¨ Provide acceptable work references and RCMP criminal record check.

Competitive salary and benefits package, based on qualifications and experience: Range wage range $46.15 – $54.67.

Company

NTC

Location

Campbell River

Contact Info

Apply by sending your cover letter, resume and three references to:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this position.

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