Career Opportunity: Community Health Nurse

Location: Vanderhoof/Fraser Lake

Employment Type: Part-Time

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the center of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Community Health Nurse [CHN] provides community health promotion services that promote the prevention of disease, maintenance of health and the overall health and well-being of individuals, families and the community.

The Community Health Nurse initiates treatment including health care management and therapeutic interventions in accordance with nursing statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.

- Delivers patient/client care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures and the goals, objectives, guidelines and directions of Carrier Sekani Family Services by performing duties such as:
- Performing nursing skills, such as delegated medical functions and crisis intervention, such as emergency assessment and care including arranging for escort and evacuation for further intervention as required, point of care testing, specimen acquisition- including venipuncture, and arranging referral where necessary;
- Assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the care needs and goals for individual patients/clients and their caregivers/families;

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full for this career opportunity. What You Will Bring To The Role





- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and/or Registered Nurse;
- Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- Basic Life Support, Level “C” certificate
- Acceptable experience in a clinical health setting or cross-cultural health promotion field;
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) course

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

- We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
- Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
- Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.





Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $45.9057 to $59.4491 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity. Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filed. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this chance, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [email protected] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

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