Community Health Nurse - Tahltan Nursing Station

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

A diverse health organization is seeking a Community Health Nurse to provide core nursing services in remote First Nations communities. This role requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, current BCCNM registration, and certifications in ACLS and PALS. Candidates will enjoy competitive pay ranging from $94,724 to $114,261 annually, along with extensive health benefits from day one of employment, and various allowances, including for education and retention.

Benefits

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

14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the BCCNM.
• Must have ACLS and PALS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in remote First Nations communities.
• Focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Deliver primary care and urgent health services.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current registration with BCCNM

ACLS and PALS certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Remote certification (RNC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

About Us

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 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title: Community Health Nurse – Tahltan Nursing Station

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

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time – 37.5 hours per week, we offer 2-, 3-, and 4-week rotations

Location: Tahltan, 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
• Remote Certified Practice Allowance: Up to $6,000 per year ($23.00/day)
• 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 Community Health Nurse, you will – provide a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in remote First Nations communities in program areas of community and public heath, primary care, and urgent and emergent 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/be –

• 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).
• Candidate must be certified in ACLS and PALS upon hire
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification Level C;
• Requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• Remote Community Health Nurse must be remote certified (RNC) with BCCNM.
  
  

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

BC Remote Certification

FNHA Community Health Nurse, have or are working towards Remote Certification (RNC) and can live anywhere in Canada. If you are currently not Remote Certified, speak with us today on how we can help you obtain your RNC, with extensive training, travel and salary paid for while you’re pursuing your certification.

You may have experience in; Community Health Nurse and Nursing.

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!
  
  

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.

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.

How To Apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date: August 14, 2025 (at 23:59)

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues, please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]

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