Community Health Nurse, Neskonlith

First Nations Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan with employer 9

14 holidays including Indigenous/Truth

Job summary

First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Community Health Nurse for Neskonlith, BC, on a part-time 0.5 FTE contract through maternity leave until August 2028. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing services, health promotion, and disease prevention in remote First Nations communities with core hours 9am-3pm.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing, be BC licenced, and have Basic Life Support certification, plus experience in culturally-aware care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university.
• Current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Experience in point-of-care nursing and public health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide core nursing functions and services in remote First Nations communities.
• Engage in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals and communities.
• Support primary care and community health initiatives.

Skills

Point-of-care nursing

Communication skills

Trans-cultural nursing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BCCNM registration

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Class 5 BC 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. The 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. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.

Title: Community Health Nurse - Neskonlith

Salary: $94,724- $114,261 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term – until August 2028 (Maternity Leave coverage)

Hours: Part-time 0.5 FTE - 18.75 hrs/wk., e.g. 8am-4pm Mon-Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Interior Region - Neskonlith, B.C.

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

About The Role

As the Community Health Nurse you will be providing a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in remote First Nations communities in program areas of community and public heath and primary care. This includes health promotion and disease and injury prevention for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have;

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Occupational Certification And Requirements

• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification Level C;
• Requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of recent point-of-care nursing experience in a related or relevant field
• Include specific area of experience required for the role

Knowledge

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
• Knowledge and the application of concepts, principles, and theories of trans-cultural nursing, including knowledge of traditional, homeopathic or other healing practices used in the community.
• Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds, and the understanding of how culture impacts on communication patterns, and attitudes and approaches to health issues.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

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
• 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Resources

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]
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