Salary: $78,577.00 To $108,045.00 AnnuallyABOUT US:The Helping House provides wholistic, culturally integrated primary care for Indigenous clients and families. Our interdisciplinary team includes Family Physicians, a Nurse Practitioner, a Naturopathic Doctor, a Primary Care Nurse, a Wholistic Wellness Nurse, an Elder and Knowledge Keeper, Medical Office Assistants (MOAs), and a Health Benefits Advocacy Officer/Patient Travel Clerk.Together, we strive to support Tsleil-Waututh Nation members and families through care that is trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered, and guided by the Nation’s teachings on balance and interconnectedness.By joining our Primary Care Team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners and allied health colleagues to support clinical care coordination, chronic disease management and health promotion, all grounded in culturally safe, relationship‑centered practice.JOB SUMMARY:The Wholistic Wellness Nurse (RPN) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Primary Care Team, supporting clients’ mental, emotional and spiritual wellness across the lifespan. Grounded in cultural humility and trauma‑informed practice, this role blends clinical nursing, counselling, case coordination and relational support to foster healing and continuity of care.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Relational and Culturally Safe CareWorks collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team‑based model of care to provide client‑ and family‑centered nursing care.Using a trauma‑informed approach, promotes a culturally safe and therapeutic care environment in support of client self‑advocacy and self‑determination.Supports an integrated and wholistic approach to care planning that addresses the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental aspects of well‑being.Supports program delivery and community engagement across all health teams.Liaises with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster connection, cultural engagement and strength‑based healing.Client Care ManagementWith cultural humility, fosters care relationships with clients and their self‑identified families and support persons to help establish rapport, trust and mutual respect.Assesses clients’ functional status and informal support network, and bolsters the integrity of supports as needed through advocacy, shared care planning and integration of additional formal supports and resources.Anticipates medical and functional changes over time especially in the context of serious illness, trauma or chronic disease and provides avenues for early engagement and conversations to ensure care planning reflects clients’ and families’ goals and values.Initiates and participates in care conferences with clients, families, interprofessional team members and service providers to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to care.Supports clients’ access to health services,



helping them and their families navigate resources and overcome personal and systemic barriers to achieving health and wellness.Nursing Care and CounsellingConducts comprehensive health and wellness assessments that identify physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs, ensuring a truly wholistic approach to care planning and provision.Coming from a client‑ and family‑centered model, tailors individualized care plans in consultation with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team.Provides nursing treatment services including crisis intervention, supportive counselling and health education, while also facilitating group education and therapy sessions that promote wellness, connection and healing.Delivers trauma‑informed opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and related health care services, including physical, psychiatric and substance use assessment; administration ofprescribed treatments and medications; monitoring.Advocates for clients navigating systemic barriers in health and social systems, ensuring their voices and cultural safety remain at the center of care planning and delivery.Community Integration and Continuity of CareCoordinates care across systems, supporting clients before, during and after hospitalisations or treatment centre admissions to ensure continuity and safety.Acts as a bridge between primary care, mental wellness and community supports, maintaining communication across all relevant providers.Contributes to community wellness programming, prevention initiatives and outreach efforts that strengthen the social determinants of health.Participates in continuous quality improvement and collaborative team reflection to support the ongoing evolution of Helping House’s integrated care model.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Current practising registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) that is in valuable standing.Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing.A minimum of two (2) years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to working in primary care in community, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Proficiency in the use of MS Office and clinical software, including nursing documentation systems.Valid BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 and reliable vehicle with current vehicle insurance.Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification through the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.Documentation of immunisation and TB screening history.Criminal records check (vulnerable populations sector).Preferred:Completion of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility training (e.G. San’yas).Demonstrated knowledge of Coast Salish/Tsleil‑Waututh culture.Experience working within or alongside First Nations communities or Indigenous‑led health organisations.KNOWLEDGE,



SKILLS & ABILITIESBroad knowledge of psychiatric and community nursing practice, trauma‑informed care and wholistic wellness principles.Ability to integrate clinical, cultural and relational approaches in supporting clients’ mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well‑being.Demonstrated skill in therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, counselling and case coordination, grounded in empathy, safety and cultural humility.Understanding of opioid agonist therapy (OAT) and harm‑reduction approaches, including medication administration, monitoring and client education.Proficiency in motivational interviewing, self‑management support and wellness‑oriented counselling for individuals and families.Experience conducting comprehensive health and wellness assessments and developing individualized, family‑centered care plans guided by client and family voices.Ability to facilitate wellness groups, circles or psycho‑education sessions that promote connection and self‑determination.Deep awareness of the social determinants of health, including the impacts of colonisation, systemic racism and intergenerational trauma.Understanding and openness to Indigenous ways of knowing and being, including teachings on balance between the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual domains of health.Strong relational practice, emotional intelligence and ability to hold space for clients experiencing grief, loss or distress.Proven ability to advocate for clients navigating complex health and social systems, ensuring continuity of care and cultural safety.Knowledge of community resources and capacity to build collaborative relationships with service partners and supports.Exceptional communication, conflict resolution and de‑escalation skills that foster trust and teamwork.Self‑directed, organised and able to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care environment.Reflective, emotionally grounded and compassionate in practice, maintaining professional boundaries while providing presence and support.Commitment to anti‑racist and decolonising practice, promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of care.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.WORKING CONDITIONS:Physical DemandsIntermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting clients.May be exposed to occupational hazards such as infectious waste, diseases and chemicals.Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.Mental FocusMay deal with individuals who can, from time to time, be demanding and challenging. Must be able to remain patient and calm, and may have to engage in conflict resolution.Environmental ConditionsThe noise level is generally quiet, but at times noise could escalated.Must be able to work relatively independently and deal with issues of personal safety because this position is outside the controlled environment of a hospital.Permanent Full‑Time – Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Wholistic Wellness Nurse - $78,577 - $108,045 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Helping House
📍 Winnipeg