Job Description

Full-time | Alert Bay

Community Health Nurse

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'Na?mg?is First Nation is seeking a

Community Health Nurse (RN)

to join our health care team, which includes the 'Na?mg?is Health Centre staff and Cormorant Island Hospital staff. Based in the idyllic setting of Cormorant Island (Alert Bay, BC), the Community Health Nurse provides disease prevention and health promotion support and activities to the community through individual and group clinics. The role also includes implementing and evaluating community-based services and providing appropriate resources and care to clients in accordance with accepted standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate disease prevention education through support groups, presentations, and organized events Liaise with interdisciplinary health care members to promote awareness of disease prevention and complication management Assist with planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating nursing programs and services Maintain health records (including computerized data) as required by BCCNM practice standards Provide health care services through home visits, clinics, and education workshops for all ages Manage communicable disease control in accordance with FNHA/Island Health standards Deliver Family Health program services in accordance with Island Health contractual agreements Participate in Accreditation meetings, policy development, and implementation of the Health Centre's Strategic and Emergency Preparedness Plans Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

University Degree in Nursing or RN designation with diploma Communicable Disease Control Certificate Current Practicing License with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives Valid BC Driver's License and personal vehicle for business use Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search

Competencies & Additional Requirements:

Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to provide services to culturally diverse people in a respectful and responsive manner Flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse group of people Ability to respond to urgent community health events Community-focused approach Flexibility with hours of work, including evenings and weekends as needed Ability to respond to emergency medical events

Salary:

$48.77 - $61.33 per hour

Deadline:

Open until filled


If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

Human Resources, 'Na?mg?is First Nation, P.O. Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0


Only those shortlisted will be contacted.