Community Health Nurse — Casual (ouf)

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

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse in Campbell River to provide comprehensive health care services. The role emphasizes health promotion and includes responsibilities like conducting immunization clinics and establishing community partnerships. Candidates should have an RN license and experience with First Nations is a plus. Competitive salary based on qualifications, ranging from $46.15 to $54.67 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset.
• Prefer recent related experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care to children and families in Port Alberni.
• Conduct immunization clinics and health education sessions.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships.

Skills

Health promotion

Epidemiology

Clinical intervention

Community partnership building

Education

Current RN license with BCCNM

Completion of BCCDC online immunization course

Tools

Panorama

Mustimuhw cEMR

Job description

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.

Responsibilities3>

• 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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