At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential nursing services to enhance community health and well-being.
- Company: Saulteau First Nations, a proud and culturally strong community.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, professional development funding, and employer-paid health benefits.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children, elders, and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse with First Aid and CPR-C; experience in First Nations communities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 62946 - 76934 $ per year.
- Reports To
- Health Centre Operations Manager
- Saulteau First Nations Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.
As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.
We remain proudly determined.
Job Purpose
The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse supports health care in the community and fulfills the responsibilities of the Home Care and Community Health Nursing Program.
The overall objective is to provide the community of Saulteau First Nations (SFN) with effective nursing services that contribute to and enhance the health and well-being of the SFN’s children, elders, and families.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Health Care Administration
- Conducts home visits, performing basic nursing duties including checking vital signs, blood sugar levels, wound care, charting, medications checks.
- Collaborates with home care nurse - chronic and acute care to ensure a structured client assessment process to meet client needs, family supports, and service allocation.
- Maintains a system of charting and data collection to monitor and evaluate client wellness.
- Combines health sciences and clinical skills to effectively provide client care.
- Provides education and information to clients aimed at restoring, maintaining, and promoting health, as well as preventing illness, consistent with client needs and expectations, cultural, social, and spiritual needs.
- Advocates for services, supplies and access to practitioners/medical care as needed for SFN members.
- Works closely with the health department team to determine the health care needs of the community and design and deliver services to meet these needs.
Qualifications and Skills
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) with First Aid, CPR-C.
- Experience nursing in a First Nations and rural community is an asset.
- Emergency and triage training to assess medical conditions and determine actions.
- Honest, trustworthy, respectful, and compassionate.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Ability to build trust, serve as a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
- Work Conditions
- Travel within SFN community and surrounding community.
- Work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Monday through Thursdays.
- Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
- Lifting or moving up to 50lbs may be required.
What we offer
Saulteau First Nations offers a meaningful nursing career in a supportive, community-focused environment.
We provide competitive compensation and practical supports that promote financial wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Competitive wages aligned with the BC Nurses’ Union Licensed Practical Nurse wage grid
- Eligible community under the federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program for nurses
- Quarterly recruitment and retention incentive of up to $2,000 (maximum $8,000 per year) for the first two years of full-time employment
- Annual professional development funding to support continuing education and skill advancement
- Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
- Mandatory 5% employer pension match
- On-site daycare and Kindergarten to Grade 4 community school
- On-site gym
- Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating from 150 km or further
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LPN - Home Care employer: Saulteau
Saulteau First Nations is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the health and well-being of its community while fostering a supportive and culturally rich work environment. As a Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you will enjoy competitive wages, professional development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, all within a community that values sustainability and cultural pride. With additional benefits such as relocation assistance and on-site facilities, this role offers a meaningful career path dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of SFN members.
