Support Indigenous health through trauma-informed nursing, chronic disease care, and client advocacy at The Helping House. Work permanently part-time for 14 hours weekly.
This Primary Care Clinic Nurse serves Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members and families within an interdisciplinary primary care team. The position combines holistic assessment, motivational interviewing, health promotion, disease prevention, medication management, wound care, injections, and palliative care nursing. You will help clients navigate services while addressing systemic barriers and supporting self-determination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote culturally safe, therapeutic, trauma-informed care environments
- Assess physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs
- Guide chronic disease care and self-management support
- Advocate through referrals, resources, and coordinated transitions
- Monitor and report responses to prescribed treatments
Requirements:
- Evidence-based clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking
- Two years' relevant community primary care experience
- Adult education and supportive counselling experience
- Knowledge of Indigenous health, cultures, and traditions
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and collaboration skills
Apply your nursing expertise, advocacy, and Indigenous cultural understanding to holistic primary care for Tsleil-Waututh families.
Indigenous Health Primary Care Nurse in North Vancouver employer: Tsleil Waututh Nation
The Helping House is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and culturally-integrated work environment for its staff, particularly in the role of Primary Care Clinic Nurse. Employees benefit from meaningful connections with Indigenous clients and families, opportunities for professional growth through interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to holistic care that respects cultural traditions. Located within the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, this position offers a unique chance to engage deeply with the community while contributing to impactful health and wellness services.
