Community Health Practice Consultant

First Nations Health Authority; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 102,490 - 125,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan

14 holidays

Access to group health benefits

Yearly wellness plan

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Community Health Practice Consultant to provide culturally safe education and leadership within First Nations communities across British Columbia. The candidate will be instrumental in developing nursing programs that honor First Nations cultural principles and in fostering collaboration with regional leaders.

Eligible candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and relevant public health experience. The position offers a salary range of $102,490 - $125,736 per year along with a hybrid work model and diverse benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in community/public health nursing providing clinical practice support and education.
• Preference for applicants with experience in First Nations communities.
• Current registration with BCCNM or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical practice through orientation and guidance.
• Lead development of community-based nursing programs.
• Ensure respectful communication with FNHA leadership.

Skills

Cultural safety

Community health nursing

Public health education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

Community Health Practice Consultant – Permanent, Full time. Salary: $102,490 - $125,736 per year. Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk (Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm, core 9 am–3 pm). Location: Park Royal office (hybrid) – relocating to North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation land Spring 2027.

About The Role

The Community Health Practice Consultant will provide culturally safe education, leadership, and consultation for nurses delivering health services within First Nations communities across British Columbia. Responsibilities include supporting clinical practice through culturally grounded orientation, professional practice guidance, and clinical competency assessments; leading the development and implementation of community‑based nursing programs that reflect First Nations cultural principles; ensuring respectful communication with FNHA Vancouver Coastal Region leadership; and fostering collaboration aligned with FNHA values and the seven directives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Additional training and education related to public health, community health, mental health, palliative care, wound care, diabetic education (asset).

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in community/public health nursing providing clinical practice support and education to nurses or a combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Preference for applicants who have worked within First Nations communities.

Registration & Certification

• Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or eligible to obtain it.
• Current CPR course for Health Care Providers (HCP).
• Current BCCDC certification in immunizations and communicable disease.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrates cultural safety beyond training and certification, capable of applying FN cultural safety standards and protocols to ensure accessible care for communities and patients.
• Knowledge of traditional and other recognized healing practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension plan with 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.
• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training for all employees.
• Yearly wellness plan as part of performance partnership and goal-setting.