Position Overview

The Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre is seeking a Community Health Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide comprehensive, culturally safe, and community-focused nursing services to Glooscap First Nation members. The successful candidate will support health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, clinical assessments, and coordination of healthcare services. The role also includes identifying mental health and addictions concerns and connecting community members with appropriate support services. Working collaboratively with community members, families, healthcare professionals, and external partners, the Community Health Nurse will promote wellness, independence, and improved health outcomes. This position reports to the Health Director.

Essential Functions and Duties

Community Nursing and Clinical Care

- Provide nursing assessments, screenings, health education, basic clinical interventions and follow-up appropriate to RN or LPN scope, training, and organizational protocols.
- Support immunization and communicable disease prevention activities where authorized and trained, including required documentation and follow-up.
- Support chronic disease management through health education, medication-related assistance within scope, treatment adherence and appropriate referrals.
- Provide scheduled health centre appointments, telephone consultations and home visits as clinically appropriate and operationally approved.

Health Promotion and Community Programs

- Plan and deliver health promotion, preventative care and wellness education on topics such as healthy living, maternal and child health, healthy aging and injury prevention.
- Help coordinate community clinics, screenings, workshops and outreach in collaboration with health colleagues and external partners.
- Support relevant Indigenous Services Canada-funded community health programming and associated service delivery requirements.

Care Coordination and Partnerships

- Assess community care needs, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, and help members navigate appointments, specialist care and follow-up.
- Maintain effective working relationships with Nova Scotia Health, public health, Indigenous health organizations and other community partners.

Mental Health and Addictions Support

- Recognize mental health, substance-use and psychosocial concerns in routine care and provide non-judgmental support within professional scope.
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up with the Centre’s existing mental health and addictions providers, respecting consent, confidentiality and established care plans.
- Identify urgent safety concerns, respond within training and scope, and activate established crisis response or emergency referral procedures when needed.

Documentation, Quality and Accountability

- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements, nursing standards and organizational policies.
- Contribute to program statistics, reporting, service evaluation and funding reports as requested by the Health Director.




- Observe infection prevention and control practices, workplace safety requirements and clinical escalation protocols.
- Participate in team meetings, continuous improvement initiatives and related duties consistent with the role and professional scope.

Community Wellness and Access to Care

- Participate in community-led health needs assessments and use feedback to improve access and responsiveness of services.
- Assist with emergency preparedness, seasonal health advisories and community wellness outreach in collaboration with the Health Director.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Health Director.

Qualifications and Experience

- Current registration and valuable standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR).
- Two years of relevant nursing experience is preferred, specifically in community health, primary care, public health, or home and community care.
- Sound knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient-centred care.
- Ability to perform nursing assessments, deliver clinical care, and coordinate referrals within the applicable scope of practice.
- Ability to recognize mental health and addictions concerns and connect clients with appropriate specialized supports.
- Experience in mental health support and crisis intervention is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of, or experience working with, Mi'kmaw and other Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
- Understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive healthcare practices.
- Familiarity with provincial and federal healthcare programs, including Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Jordan's Principle, is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills, with a commitment to patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community members, families, and external partners.
- Sound skilled judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in electronic health records and standard computer applications.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community visits, as required.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

- Deliver safe, culturally appropriate nursing care in accordance with professional standards and scope of practice.
- Respond to community health needs with timely care, appropriate referrals and follow-up within professional scope.
- Complete accurate, confidential clinical records and required program reports within established timelines.




- Collaborate effectively with Health Centre staff, Nova Scotia Health, and other healthcare and community partners.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, sound clinical judgment, and compliance with applicable nursing standards and organizational policies.

Why Work with Us?

At the Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre, your work contributes directly to community wellness and healing.

This role provides a meaningful opportunity to help strengthen crisis readiness, healing through loss, and supports for the people who serve Mi’kmaw communities. You will contribute to initiatives that bring together cultural knowledge, community strengths, shared learning, and practical wellness supports.

You will also have the opportunity to build connections across Mi’kmaw communities, learn alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, wellness professionals, and community partners, and contribute to work that creates lasting capacity and stronger networks of support.

We Also Value Time Away from Work

Glooscap offers a generous paid holiday calendar that extends beyond many traditional workplace schedules. In addition to statutory holidays, Glooscap recognizes additional approved days that reflect the importance of community, culture, Indigenous observances, family, and meaningful time away from work.

Depending on the annual holiday calendar, paid days may include occasions such as National Indigenous Peoples Day, St. Anne’s Day, Treaty Day, Easter Monday, Natal Day, and other Glooscap-approved holidays and closures.

Physical Demands

- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive office tasks such as typing and filing
- Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials

Working Conditions

- Permanent, Part time salaried position
- Regular interaction with management and staff.
- Exposure to confidential and sensitive employee information
- Structured office environment requiring accuracy, professionalism, and discretion

Work location: In person, National Reserve, 157 Smith Rd, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0

Ready to Join Glooscap?

If you are passionate about community wellness, relationship building, and supporting culturally grounded approaches to healing, we would be pleased to hear from you.

At the Glooscap First Nation Health and Healing Centre, we value the knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that individuals bring to their work and their communities.

Bring your compassion, collaborative spirit, and commitment to culturally safe, community-led healing, and contribute to work that strengthens wellness and resilience across Mi’kmaw communities.

To Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.gfn-gvcareerpage.ca/jobs or submit your resume by email to [email protected].

We want to thank all candidates for their application; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.

Pay: $35.00-$43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Health Nurse (Hantsport)
🏢 Glooscap First Nation
📍 Hantsport