Outreach Registered Nurse

First Nations Health Authority; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority seeks an Outreach Nurse to provide nursing and educational support focused on mental health and substance use. This role emphasizes community engagement and innovative nursing practices, with opportunities for travel and collaboration. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, particularly in harm reduction and mental health care.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

Group health benefits

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an RN or RPN providing clinical support.
• Two years of experience caring for clients with harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing and educational support related to mental health.
• Provide direct support to enhance nursing practice standards in communities.

Skills

Substance Use

Mental Health

Trauma-Informed Practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in registered nursing

Diploma in psychiatric nursing

Job description

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization composed of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

As the first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and improve health outcomes through decision-making.

Position Summary

Contract : until Mar 31, 2024

Hours : 30 hours per week

About the role

As the Outreach Nurse, you will deliver professional nursing and educational support related to mental health and substance use. You will provide direct support to enhance nursing practice standards in communities, focusing on RN / RPN prescribing of opiate agonist treatment and addressing the toxic drug crisis. The role offers opportunities to travel to different communities, liaise with various teams, and be at the forefront of new nursing practices. You will be part of a team that emphasizes wellness and connection.

Qualifications

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have / be:

• A Bachelor’s degree in registered nursing or a diploma in psychiatric 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)
• Additional training related to substance use, harm reduction, mental health, and trauma-informed practice
• Completion of BCCSU RN / RPN Prescribing Education Program is an asset
• Three (3) years of experience as an RN or RPN providing clinical support in primary care, community, public health nursing, or acute/ambulatory/outpatient care settings
• Two (2) years of experience caring for clients with harm reduction and substance use concerns

Closing Statement

Working at FNHA

As a team member, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
• Group health benefits through Canada Life starting on day 1 of employment
• And more!

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting workforce diversity; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

All FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our staff to be leaders in wellness, and all employees develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance and goal-setting process.

In line with the Provincial Public Health Order issued on October 14, 2021, FNHA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will need to provide proof via their BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code if selected for employment.

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