FNHA Overview
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision‑making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026.

First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. FNHA has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

Title
Community Health Nurse - Nursing Station

Salary
$94,724 – $114,261 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract
Permanent

Hours
Part‑time – 37.5 hours per week; 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑week rotations.

Location
Gitga’at B.C. Nursing Station

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

What We Offer

Recruitment Allowance: Up to $16,500

Retention Allowance: Up to $16,500

Education Allowance: Up to $3,850

Health Spending Account: $1,100

Weather‑Protective Clothing Allowance: Reimbursement up to $1,200

Extensive Health and Dental Benefits: Offered day 1 of employment

Robust Pension Plan

About The Role
As the Community Health Nurse, you will work in an expanded scope of practice to provide primary care, public health, health promotion,



and emergency care for First Nations individuals, families, and communities, including after‑hours on‑call care. You will work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in nursing.

Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Must be Remote Certified (RNC) with BCCNM.

Current CPR course for Health Care Providers (HCP).

Valid Class 5 Driver's license.

Understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols.

Knowledge of nursing processes.

BC Remote Certification
FNHA Community Health Nurses must have or be working toward Remote Certification (RNC) and can live anywhere in Canada. If you are not yet Remote Certified, FNHA can support you in obtaining your RNC with extensive training, travel, and salary paid while you pursue certification.

You May Have Experience In

Primary care, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent and emergent care, medical/surgical, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.

Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee perks including:

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period.

Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment.

And more!

Pay Range
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full‑time equivalent hours. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

Closing Date
Open until filled

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📌 Community Health Nurse, Gitga'at (Nursing Station) Fly In/Out (British Columbia)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
📍 British Columbia