Overview

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse, innovative, and dedicated organization committed to supporting self-determination and decision‑making to improve health outcomes for BC First Nations. FNHA is dedicated to respecting diversity within its workforce, giving preference to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis applicants.

Title

Primary Care Registered Nurse – Fraser West First Nations Primary Care Centre

Salary

$94,724 – $114,261 per year (pay range explained in internal documents)

Contract Details

1‑year term concluding 29 April 2027.

Work Hours

Standard hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Location

Fraser West – Katzie, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and Semiahmoo First Nations (Surrey, Burnaby, Tri‑Cities, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, White Rock and Delta). Requires travel within the community 5 days a week.

Bargaining Unit

PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

About the Centre

The Fraser West First Nations Primary Care Centre (FW‑FNPCC) will provide culturally safe, trauma‑informed primary care services to members of Katzie, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and Semiahmoo First Nations and the surrounding Indigenous population. Services are delivered through a network of spoke sites, offering holistic care that integrates western medicine with traditional wellness practices.

About the Role

The Primary Care Registered Nurse works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma‑informed, culturally safe primary care. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing direct primary care services to clients at all life stages.
- Observing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting client health and progress.
- Making evidence‑based decisions to promote health and wellness.
- Ensuring a racism‑free and culturally safe environment for clients, families, and staff.
- Demonstrating cultural humility, trauma‑and‑violence informed care, and a two‑eyed seeing approach.

About You

Education:





- Completion of a recognised Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Occupational Certification:

- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- CPR Certification.
- BCCDC Immunization Certification (asset).
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Experience:

- Minimum 3 years recent experience in primary care, public health, community, and/or chronic disease care.
- Experience working with and delivering health services to First Nations clients.
- Training in anti‑Indigenous racism response, cultural safety, and humility.
- Experience integrating holistic Indigenous approaches with western practices.

Knowledge:

- Strong knowledge of cultural safety, humility, and trauma‑informed approaches.
- Understanding and ability to apply First Nations cultural principles and protocols.
- Ability to practice using a two‑eyed seeing approach.
- Awareness of intersectionality, power, privilege, and their impact on practice.
- Understanding of rural and remote community challenges.
- Knowledge of health status of populations, health inequities, determinants of health, and primary care principles.
- Understanding of nursing processes, frameworks, theories, and practices.
- Demonstrated integration of trauma‑informed practice.
- Physical ability to perform job duties.

Perks

Members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Municipal Pension plan with 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.
- Group health benefits and Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life.
- Other benefits available (details provided upon hire).

Contact

For inquiries, contact FNHA Recruitment at .

Equal Opportunity Statement

FNHA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Preference is given to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis applicants.

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