Indigenous Health Liaison Nurse - Bridge for Community Care

Fraser Health; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to serve Indigenous clients, providing care, education, and advocacy. This role involves assessing health needs, developing care plans, and facilitating connections between clients and services. The ideal candidate will have a background in nursing with recent experience and a deep understanding of Indigenous health. This position promotes culturally sensitive services and supports community engagement, while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM.
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Two years of recent relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Indigenous Health liaison for clients and service providers.
• Provides health education and promotion services.
• Represents Indigenous Health to medical staff and community.
• Provides information and guidance on nursing regulations.
• Maintains records, documentation, and statistics.

Skills

Nursing process

Epidemiology

Health promotion

Community development

Effective communication

Teaching skills

Problem solving

Culturally sensitive service delivery

Education

Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Approved nursing school graduation

Public health nursing component

Two years recent relevant nursing experience

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to serve Indigenous clients, providing care, education, and advocacy. This role involves assessing health needs, developing care plans, and facilitating connections between clients and services. The ideal candidate will have a background in nursing with recent experience and a deep understanding of Indigenous health. This position promotes culturally sensitive services and supports community engagement, while working within a multidisciplinary team.