Nurse Navigator (ouf)

Ha-Shilth-Sa; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefit package

Job summary

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Nursing Department is seeking a Nurse Navigator to lead clients through the hospital care system, ensuring timely services and safe transitions. Based in Port Alberni, this role requires travel across Nuu-chah-nulth territories by vehicle, boat, and air to support coastal communities.

The successful candidate will provide advocacy, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with Aboriginal Liaison Nurses to navigate care and improve health outcomes for First

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current BCCNM license.
• 5–7 years of healthcare experience as a provider or patient educator.
• Knowledge of First Nation cultures and how culture impacts communication and health issues.
• Patient-centered approach and empathetic listening with strong written and verbal communication.
• Must have a valid BC driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel to remote communities.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain systems to ensure continuity of services for clients and communities.
• Provide comprehensive advocacy services to First Nation people using hospital services.
• Coordinate culturally safe discharge planning and access to supports and resources.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Liaison Nurses to support navigation of care in Vancouver Island communities.
• Assist Nuu-chah-nulth members to identify health needs and take action.

Skills

LPN license

Experience: 5-7 years

Cultural knowledge of First Nations

Strong communication

Driver's license

Job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Department is seeking a highly skilled nurse to work as Nurse Navigator. This position will provide advanced level of expertise in leading and guiding clients through the hospital care system and ensuring timely services and safe transition through all procedural stages. This position is based out of Port Alberni and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island (including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Responsibilities Include

• Establish and maintain adequate systems and processes to ensure services continuity to the clients and communities.
• Provide comprehensive advocacy services to First Nation people using the services at local hospitals
• Enhance access and improve health outcomes by providing coordinated, culturally safe discharge planning and access to supports, services and resources for Nuu-chah-nulth families
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Liaison Nurses who work in other hospital settings to support First Nations clients/patients living in Vancouver Island First Nations/Nuu-chah-nulth communities to navigate the health care system, access supports and services and/or follow up to support continuity of care.
• Assist Nuu-chah-nulth members to identify their own health needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current license with BCCNM.
• 5-7 years’ experience as a healthcare provider or patient educator, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of First Nation cultures and how culture impacts on communication patterns and attitudes and approaches to health issues will be considered an asset.
• Able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.
• Superior written and oral communication skills /active empathetic listener.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel to remote communities.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: annual salary range $63,000 - $79,000.