FNHA Overview 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 - Neskonlith Contract: Term – until August 2028 (Maternity Leave coverage) Hours: Part-time 0.5 FTE - 18.75 hrs/wk., e.g. 8am-4pm Mon-Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) Bargaining Unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada) As the Community Health Nurse you will be providing a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in remote First Nations communities in program areas of community and public heath and primary care. This includes health promotion and disease and injury prevention for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. 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). 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 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. Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds, and the understanding of how culture impacts on communication patterns, and attitudes and approaches to health issues.

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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📌 Community Health Nurse, Neskonlith (Kamloops)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
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