Provide comprehensive community health and home care nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families across NTC regions. Responsibilities include conducting immunization clinics, prenatal/post-natal support, and managing chronic diseases through a culturally safe framework.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives with a valid BC Driver's license and reliable vehicle. Preferred qualifications include experience with First Nations, proficiency in EMR systems like Panorama or Mustimuhw, and BCCDC immunization certification.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Part-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Immunization
Prenatal Care
Post-natal Care
Breast-feeding Support
Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Intervention
Population Health
Community Development
Electronic Medical Record Charting
Trauma Informed Practice
Culturally Safe Care

Benefits

Supportive and culturally rich work environment
Opportunities for growth

Minimum pay

84000

Maximum pay

99500

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Registered Nurse
BCCNM
Community Health
Home Care
Indigenous Health
Panorama
Mustimuhw cEMR
BCCDC Immunization Course
Trauma Informed Care
Epidemiology
Determinants of Health
Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing Framework
Public Health
Clinical Nursing

Original job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) Registered Nurse in the dual role of Community Health/Home Care Nurse. This unique position will provide nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families living in a variety of community-based settings in all NTC Regions. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Tofino and will require travel to other Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Responsibilities Include

Provides health promotion, disease prevention, education, assessment, and consultation to individuals, groups, and communities.
Conduct immunization clinics, prenatal and post-natal drop-in, breast-feeding support, postpartum depression screening, sexual wellness education, group and one on one sessions.
Provide comprehensive home care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention.
Establish and maintain community partnerships to help address health issues, reduce the incidence of disease, and to enhance the health of individuals, families, groups, and general populations.
Demonstrate understanding of health promotion, epidemiology, disease/injury, population health, community development, and determinants of health.

Preferred Qualifications

Current RN license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset.
Familiarity with Panorama, Mustimuhw cEMR, or other related electronic medical record charting system will be considered an asset.
Successful completion of the BCCDC online immunization course and exam and experience immunizing.
Certificate, course(s) and/or relevant work experience supporting chest feeding parents.
Must have a valid BC Driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and able to travel within the region.
Provide acceptable work references and RCMP criminal record check.

What We Offer

Competitive wage based on qualifications and experience, hourly wage range: $84,000 - $99,500.
A supportive and culturally rich work environment with opportunities for growth.

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