‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation is in the idyllic setting of Cormorant Island which is located northeast of Vancouver Island in the community of Alert Bay. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our health care team which includes the ‘Namgis First Nation Health Centre staff and Cormorant Island Hospital staff. The primary responsibilities of the RN are the assessment, planning, organizing, implementing, documenting, and following up on home care and related matters for clients of all ages with chronic, acute, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, in accordance with accepted standards and guidelines.

JOB DUTIES

Providing in-home client assessment, post-surgical care, wound care, palliative care, chronic disease management and medication administration

Delegating tasks to ‘Na̱mg̱is Home Support Workers as required and responds to reports from Home Support Workers regarding client care needs or changes in client health status, and responds to those needs in a timely and solution-oriented manner

Developing and implementing a plan of care in cooperation with client/family/caregivers and relevant professionals,



to achieve desired care needs and outcomes

Providing information reviews and advice to clients and family members regarding treatment and care procedures

Developing or assisting in the development and implementation of health care clinics, client groups, workshops, conferences, meetings, etc.

Maintaining reporting and recording systems in accordance with accepted standards to ensure legal and data requirements are met

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse designation and/or community health nursing training

Current Practicing License with the Registered Nurses Association of BC (BC College of Nurses & Midwives)

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal vehicle for business use

Satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector search results

Other job requirements

Flexibility with hours of work to meet client needs

Occasional overtime, weekend or evening work as may be required from time to time

Emergency response for medical events

Wage

$49.79-$62.62

📌 Home & Community Care Nurse (Capital Regional District)
🏢 Namgis Business Development
📍 Capital Regional District