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.

The First Nations Health

Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce.

Community Health

Nurse – St’at’imc and Nlaka'pamux Contract: Temporary- term until June 2028 (leave coverage) Hours: 37.5 hours, 8am-4pm Monday-Friday Location: On-site, Interior Region - St’at’imc and Nlaka'pamux, B.Lillooet & Lytton Health Centers) Bargaining Unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada) Health Spending Account: $1,100 Extensive Health and Dental Benefits: Offered day 1 of employment Robust Pension Plan Housing provided As the Community Health Nurse, you will provide a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services (community / public health, and primary care) in First Nations communities. You will focus on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, protecting population health. You will travel across the region in this exciting opportunity.

Some local travel to nearby communities will be required (same day)



Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of a recognized specialty nursing program is an asset Requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License Minimum one (1) year of recent point‑of‑care nursing experience in a related or relevant field Public health experience an asset Knowledge and the application of concepts, principles, and theories of trans-cultural nursing, including knowledge of traditional, homeopathic or other healing practices used in the community.

Municipal

Pension plan with an 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 ~ Access to group health advantages and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment ~ Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay

Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.

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