Indigenous Health Liaison Nurse (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) invites applications for a Nursing position in Indigenous Health at West Coast General Hospital, Port Alberni. Under the Manager, Indigenous Health, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nursing care for Indigenous clients across community and hospital settings, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RN/RPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, a valid BC Driver's License, and at least two years' experience

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Knowledge of Community Health & Long Term Care Services within geography for Indigenous clients.
• Knowledge of the significance of culture in relation to health services.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health resources on Vancouver Island (First Nation, Métis, Inuit).
• Understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous racism and its impact on health outcomes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous identify groups and culturally safe care.
• Indigenous course work and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate nursing care for Indigenous clients in community and hospital settings.
• Provide case management, health teaching, and referrals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support client self-care and independence.
• Ensure compliance with Acts and regulations applicable to nursing functions.
• Travel to remote communities by boat, plane or road as required.

Skills

Nursing process

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional judgment

Workload prioritization

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Cultural safety

Independence and initiative

Education

RN/RPN registration

BC Driver's License

Indigenous health knowledge

Indigenous culture awareness

Indigenous health courses/education

2+ years Indigenous community experience

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) invites applications for a Nursing position in Indigenous Health at West Coast General Hospital, Port Alberni. Under the Manager, Indigenous Health, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nursing care for Indigenous clients across community and hospital settings, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RN/RPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, a valid BC Driver's License, and at least two years' experience