Community Health Nurse, Gitga'at (Nursing Station) Fly In/Out

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 94,724 - 114,261; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Allowance: Up to $16,500

Retention Allowance: Up to $16,500

Education Allowance: Up to $3,850

Health Spending Account: $1,100

Extensive Health and Dental Benefits

Robust Pension Plan

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Community Health Nurse at the Gitga’at B.C. Nursing Station. This role involves providing primary care, health promotion, and emergency services to First Nations individuals, families, and communities. As part of a dedicated team, you will work independently and gain valuable experience in various healthcare areas.

This permanent, part-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current registration with BCCNM. The salary ranges from $94,724 to $114,261 per year, along with a range of benefits including a pension plan and health spending account.

Qualifications

• Must have or be working toward Remote Certification.
• Experience in primary care and health protection.
• Able to provide after-hours on-call care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care, public health, and emergency care.
• Work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.
• Support First Nations individuals and families.

Skills

Primary care

Health promotion

Emergency care

Understanding of First Nations cultural principles

Knowledge of nursing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current registration with BCCNM

Remote Certification (RNC)

Current CPR course for Health Care Providers

Tools

Valid Class 5 Driver's license

Job description

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision‑making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026.

First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. FNHA has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

Title

Community Health Nurse - Nursing Station

Salary

$94,724 – $114,261 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part‑time – 37.5 hours per week; 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑week rotations.

Location

Gitga’at B.C. Nursing Station

Bargaining Unit

PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

What We Offer

• Recruitment Allowance: Up to $16,500
• Retention Allowance: Up to $16,500
• Education Allowance: Up to $3,850
• Health Spending Account: $1,100
• Weather‑Protective Clothing Allowance: Reimbursement up to $1,200
• Extensive Health and Dental Benefits: Offered day 1 of employment
• Robust Pension Plan

About The Role

As the Community Health Nurse, you will work in an expanded scope of practice to provide primary care, public health, health promotion, and emergency care for First Nations individuals, families, and communities, including after‑hours on‑call care. You will work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Must be Remote Certified (RNC) with BCCNM.
• Current CPR course for Health Care Providers (HCP).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license.
• Understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of nursing processes.

BC Remote Certification

FNHA Community Health Nurses must have or be working toward Remote Certification (RNC) and can live anywhere in Canada. If you are not yet Remote Certified, FNHA can support you in obtaining your RNC with extensive training, travel, and salary paid while you pursue certification.

You May Have Experience In

• Primary care, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent and emergent care, medical/surgical, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period.
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment.
• And more!

Pay Range

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full‑time equivalent hours. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

Closing Date

Open until filled