At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide health promotion and disease prevention support to the community through clinics and education.
- Company: Join the ‘Namgis First Nation health care team on beautiful Cormorant Island.
- Benefits: Make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Be part of a community-focused team and help improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
- Qualifications: Must have a nursing degree, current license, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation is located in the idyllic setting of Cormorant Island, northeast of Vancouver Island in the community of Alert Bay. We are seeking a Community Health Nurse (RN) to join our health care team, which includes the ‘Namgis Health Centre staff and Cormorant Island Hospital staff. The primary responsibilities of the Community Health Nurse are to provide disease prevention and health promotion support and activities to the community through individual and group clinics. The Community Health Nurse will implement and evaluate community-based services and provide appropriate resources and care to clients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitating disease prevention education activities through a variety of teaching methods (support groups, presentations, organized events).
- Liaising with interdisciplinary health care members within the community to promote awareness of disease prevention and management of complications.
- Assisting with planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating nursing programs and services.
- Maintaining health records, which may include computerized data, required by current CRNBC (BCCNM) practice standards.
- Providing health care services through planned home visits, clinics, and education workshops to all ages.
- Mandated CDC Management in accordance with current standards.
- Provision of Family Health program/services.
- Other related duties as required, including but not limited to: attendance at weekly Accreditation meetings, participation in the development of policies and procedures for the Health Centre, maintaining a working knowledge of the Health Centre's Strategic Plan, and maintaining current skills and knowledge in the Health Centre's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Other job requirements:
- Flexibility as it relates to hours of work to meet client needs.
- Emergency response management to medical events.
Job Qualifications:
- University Degree in Nursing.
- Communicable Disease Control Certificate.
- Current Practicing License with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (BC College of Nurses & Midwives).
- Valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector search results.
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work with and provide services to culturally diverse people in a respectful and responsive manner.
- The ability to respond to community events of an urgent nature from time to time.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse group of people.
Community Health Nurse employer: Namgis Business Development Corp
ʼNa̱mg̱is First Nation is an exceptional employer located in Alert Bay, BC, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and sustainability of a vibrant Indigenous community. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide training opportunities and support for professional development, alongside competitive salaries and benefits. Our collaborative work culture fosters meaningful relationships with community members, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering fair and transparent housing services.
Contact Details:
Namgis Business Development Corp Recruitment Team
