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.
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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .
The TB team is evolving and growing, so there are ongoing opportunities to shape the way we support community wellness through innovation and collaboration.
Title: Clinical Nurse Advisor, TB
Salary: $97,833 - $122,817 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent .6 FTE
Hours: 22.5 hrs./wk. Monday- Thursday/Tuesday - Friday(core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Alberni Office- Metro Vancouver, located on the unceded and ancestral territory of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).
Bargaining Unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)
About The Role
Supporting First Nations people living on reserve, brings expertise in TB clinical consultation, case management, and public health nursing, including screening, surveillance, treatment planning, contact tracing, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and follow-up for active and latent TB in alignment with current clinical guidelines and public health practices. Applies a wholistic and culturally grounded approach that honours First Nations worldviews, traditions, and healing practices while delivering culturally safe care. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with Community Health Nurses, health teams, and community partners through education, mentorship, training, and clinical consultation. Recognized for strong critical thinking, independent clinical judgment, and the ability to coordinate TB programs, support nursing education initiatives, develop practice guidelines, and serve as a key resource for the treatment, prevention, control, and epidemiology of tuberculosis within First Nations communities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have;
Education
- Bachelor of Nursing with a community health component plus two (2) years of experience in community TB health programming and experience working with First Nations people, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Occupational Certification
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Experience
- Experience with data base entry systems an asset
Knowledge
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
- Knowledge of the cultural traditions and practices in client First Nations communities
- Knowledge of traditional, alternative, complementary, and other recognized healing practices.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
- 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: October 2, 2026 (at 23:59)
Resources
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at
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