Employer Paid Education Opportunity - Remote Certification

First Nations Health Authority; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health organization is offering a unique educational opportunity for aspiring community health nurses. This program includes paid training for certification, leading to a rewarding career in First Nations communities. The role involves providing essential nursing services, including community and public health, primary care, and urgent care. With flexible work schedules and a supportive environment for professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in health outcomes. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the wellness of First Nations communities while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extra week of paid vacation after one year

Up to $33,000 in bonuses

Defined Benefit BC Municipal Pension Plan

Various allowances for remote work

Extended health and dental insurance

Relocation assistance for permanent positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in nursing and current registration with BCCNM required.
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential nursing functions in remote communities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health programs and interventions.

Skills

Point-of-care nursing experience

Emergency care knowledge

Clinical treatment practices

Trauma management

Ability to travel frequently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Basic Life Support Certification Level C

Completion of a recognized specialty nursing program

Tools

Clinical treatment techniques

Nursing assessment tools

Job description

Employer Paid Education Opportunity - Remote Certification

About us
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.

We are excited to announce an educational opportunity for individuals interested in becoming remote certified to work in First Nations communities. This program includes paid training costs for the required courses and certification, ensuring you gain the qualifications needed for this rewarding career path. The training will run from January to June 2025 and will consist of four virtual courses over a six-month period. Upon successful completion of the courses and consolidation practicum, you will transition to the role of community health nurse. Please note that an 18-month return of service is required.

Title: Employer paid education line
Salary: $47 – $56.70 per hour ( $82,341 - $95,728 per year) pay range explained below
Contract: Permanent 0.5 FTE
Location: Interior B.C.
Bargaining unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

You will be required to work 0.8 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) for the first 6 months while you complete your virtual training. Upon successful completion of your exam, you will then undertake a 6-week practicum in the community with a preceptor, which will be a full-time commitment. After successfully completing the practicum, you will transition to a 0.5 FTE and be eligible for recruitment and retention bonus up to $33,000.

About the role
Upon successful completion of the remote certification, you will step into the role of Community Health Nurse, providing a wide range of essential nursing functions and services in remote communities, including community and public health, primary care, and urgent and emergent care. We offer flexible work schedules, including a 2, 3, or 4 week on/off rotation. In this role, you will support other health professionals in the nursing stations through orientation, training, and information sharing. You will also plan, implement, and evaluate programs and interventions to address health issues, while advocating to key stakeholders to enhance services that promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

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)
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification Level C
• Completion of a recognized specialty nursing program is an asset
• Requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

You must have experience in;

• Minimum one (1) year of recent point-of-care nursing experience in emergency care
• Knowledge of evidence based clinical nursing practice, including current concepts of primary care nursing for the delivery of treatment services, including clinical treatment practices, techniques of intervention, disease symptoms and identification, trauma management requiring knowledge and skill in observing, assessing, and diagnosing illnesses and injuries.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently over rough roads, by float or small plane, by boat or helicopter.

What FNHA has to offer you!
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, which include:

• We offer time-off including an extra week of paid vacation after one year of service and an up to $33,000 in bonuses.
• Build your financial health through your participation in the Defined Benefit BC Municipal Pension Plan, and the Student Aid BC Program.
• We value your development and offer a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills through in-house and external training opportunities, including work-related certifications to enhance your career.
• We also provide a variety of different allowances including nurse in charge allowance, expanded professional role allowance, clinical mentorship and preceptorship allowance, weather-protective clothing allowance, retention allowance, recruitment allowance, education allowance, and support for working in remote communities.
• In addition to providing competitive compensation, we offer extended health, dental, life, AD&D, critical illness and trip cancellation insurance and disability leave to help you improve your health and well-being.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for employees who fill permanent positions or positions with a term of 1,950 hours (equivalent to one year, 1.0 Full Time Equivalency) or longer.

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 family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

How to apply
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