28 Aug
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First Nations Health Authority
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Winnipeg
28 Aug
First Nations Health Authority
Winnipeg
FNHA OverviewThe First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. As 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 that improves health outcomes. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026.Position TitlePrimary Care Registered Nurse – Fraser South First Nations Primary Care CentreCompensationSalary: $94,724 – $114,261 per year (pay range explained below)Employment Terms2‑year term with potential extension and possibility of permanent offer after term completionStandard hours: 37.5 per weekLocationAbbotsford FNHA office with travel to Matsqui, Sumas and Kwantlen; flexibility for travel within the Fraser South region as needed.Bargaining UnitProfessional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC BCFNHA Group)FNPCI InitiativeThe First Nations‑led Primary Care Initiative aims to improve access to culturally protected primary health‑care services for First Nations Peoples across BC and to develop 15 new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres. The centres will provide culturally safe, trauma‑informed, team‑based care that integrates western medicine and traditional wellness practices.About the CenterThe Fraser South First Nations Primary Care Centre (FS‑FNPCC), based in the Fraser Salish Region, will provide holistic, trauma‑informed primary care services to First Nations peoples in Langley, Abbotsford, Hope and the Fraser Canyon through a network of spoke sites.Role OverviewThe Primary Care Registered Nurse is part of a collaborative,
multi‑disciplinary primary care team that delivers team‑based, trauma‑informed care. The RN provides direct primary care services, observes, assesses, monitors and documents client health, and makes evidence‑informed decisions to promote, maintain, or restore client health while fostering a racism‑free, culturally safe environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct primary care services to clients across all life stages.Assess and document client health and progress for evidence‑based decision making.Lead by demonstrating cultural humility and trauma‑and‑violence informed care.Advocate for a racism‑free, culturally safe environment for clients, families, and staff.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver holistic care.QualificationsEducationCompletion of a recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education and training.Occupational CertificationCurrent registered RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).CPR Certificate.BCCDC Immunization Certification (asset).Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.ExperienceMinimum of 3 years of recent primary care, public health,
community or chronic disease care experience.Experience working with First Nations clients.Training in anti‑Indigenous racism response and cultural safety and humility.Experience integrating holistic Indigenous approaches with western practices.Knowledge & SkillsStrong knowledge of cultural safety, humility and trauma‑informed approaches.Ability to apply First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work settings.Proficiency in applying a two‑eyed seeing approach to balance western and traditional worldviews.Awareness of own intersectionality, power, privilege and their impact on practice.Understanding of rural and remote community challenges.Knowledge of population health, health inequities, determinants, principles of primary care and nursing practice theories.Demonstrated use of Trauma Informed Practice.Physical ability to perform job duties.Employee BenefitsMunicipal Pension plan with employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility.14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life from day one.Additional benefits not detailed here.EEO StatementThe 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 FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and develop yearly wellness plans as part of performance and goal setting.PayPay range reflects minimum and maximum salary for the position based on full‑time equivalent hours. Internal compensation is determined per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Registered Nurse, Primary Care - C$94,724 - C$114,261 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg