Employed Student Nurse - Interior, BC

First Nations Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority seeks an Employed Student Nurse to provide direct nursing care and support community health programming. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with First Nations clients while collaborating with health professionals. Candidates should be enrolled in a recognized nursing program and possess current registration with BCCNM.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Employed Student Registrant with BCCNM.
• Immunization certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients with varying health challenges.
• Assess, record, and report on clients' health status under supervision.

Skills

Advocacy

Direct Nursing Care

Assessment

Education

Completion of 2nd Year RPN or BScN program

Current registration with BCCNM

Current CPR-C certification

Job description

About Us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization composed of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

As 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.

Position Summary

Title: Employed Student Nurse, Community Health

Salary: $61,268 per year

Contract: Term

Hours: Casual/Flexible

Location: Lillooet/Lytton

Bargaining unit: Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)

About The Role

As the Employed Student Nurse, you will collaborate with staff and agencies to advocate for all CHN programming. You will provide direct nursing care to clients with varying health challenges and acuity, assess, record, and report on clients' health status under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have or be:

• Successful completion of 2nd Year RPN or BScN program and continued enrollment in a recognized nursing program.
• Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an Employed Student Registrant.
• Current CPR-C certification (including infant resuscitation).
• Immunization certification or willingness to complete within three months of hire.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

You may also have:

• Experience working with First Nations clients, families, or communities.
• Completion of community health practice education experience.

The FNHA is committed to respecting diversity; preference is given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, and staff develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance and goal-setting.

How To Apply

If this opportunity interests you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button. The closing date is open until filled.

For more information, visit our website. For inquiries, contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail].

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