Expression of Interest - Casual Travel Nurse Resource Program

First Nations Health Authority; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 94,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

A health organization serving First Nations is seeking a Casual Travel Nurse to provide primary and emergency care in remote communities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in nursing, CPR certification, and emergency care experience. This role offers competitive pay, retention allowances, and travel benefits with flexible rotation lengths.

Benefits

Retention Allowance up to $16,500

Education Allowance up to $3,850

Nurse in Charge Allowance up to $6,000

Travel expenses covered for rotations

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.
• 2 years of emergency and/or critical care experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and emergency care for First Nations individuals and families.
• Work in nursing stations serving coastal and northern communities.

Skills

Emergency and/or critical care experience

Knowledge of First Nations cultural principles and protocols

Current CPR certification for Health Care Providers

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current registration with the BCCNM

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: Casual Travel Nurse Program

Salary: $48.41 – $58.40 per hour -equivalent to an annual salary of $94724 – $114261 (exclusive of casual premium)

Contract: Casual

Hours: Casual

Location: Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Kitasoo, Kwadacha, Lax Kw’Alaams, Tsay Keh Dene, Ulkatcho, Tahltan

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

Note: Travel from anywhere in Canada with flights and accommodation paid for. Rotation length is flexible at 2-, 3- or 4-week rotations.

What We Offer

• Retention Allowance: Up to $16,500*must meet minimum hours requirement
• Casual Premium
• Education Allowance: Up to $3,850
• Nurse in Charge (NIC) Allowance: Up to $6,000 per year for Community Health Nurses (Level 4)
• Remote Certified Practice Allowance: Up to $6,000 per year ($23.00/day)
• Weather-Protective Clothing Allowance: Reimbursement up to $1,200
  
  

The pay range listed is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full-time equivalent hours.

About The Role

As a Community Health Nurse, you will work in an expanded scope of practice to provide primary care, public health, health promotion, and emergency care for First Nations individuals, families, and communities, including after-hours on-call care. FNHA has nursing stations located throughout the province, serving both coastal and northern communities. Nursing stations are staffed by 2 to 4 nurses working in full-time, part-time, or casual positions. Nurses in nursing stations fly in and out of remote communities on a flexible 2-week, 3-week or 4-week rotation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• 2 years of emergency and/or critical care experience
• Current CPR certification for Health Care Providers (HCP)
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License
• An understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols
  
  

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

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 team in being leaders in wellness, and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal setting.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing Date: Open until filled

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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