Job Description

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. JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

Position Summary

In partnership with First Nations communities and organizations, FNHA and other government and non-government partners and stakeholders, plans, coordinates, and evaluates clinical public health services in assigned areas of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs and initiatives for First Nations communities in the British Columbia Region. Union Code: PIP (Prof Instit of Public Srvc Cda) Hours per week: 11.25 As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates provincial clinical CDC programs and initiatives in one or more assigned areas of focus such as STI/BBP/Harm Reduction, Immunization, TB, and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and supports other CDC Coordinators in their assigned area(s) of focus.
• Advises, coordinates, evaluates and supports activities of FNHA and First Nations health organizations specifically related to the reduction, prevention and management of specific Communicable Diseases (CD) in First Nations communities, including developing and planning community-based CDC and targeted programs in assigned area(s) of focus, and identifying and addressing training needs relating to the targeted CDC area such as harm reduction, education, care and support, and enhanced screening.
• Provides expertise and advice in the coordination and design of FNHA CDC programs and activities in partnership with other federal and provincial departments and agencies involved in CD prevention and management in assigned area(s) of focus.
• Participates with other CDC Coordinators in planning, implementing, coordinating, and conducting orientation and in-service development of FNHA and First Nations staff to ensure an appropriate level of understanding of public health in related areas of prevention program.

A full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Successful completion of approved training in public health nursing or communicable disease control (CDC) training.
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP)
• Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in public health nursing or communicable disease control.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
• Knowledge of the planning, coordination, and delivery of public health programs with particular strengths in communicable disease control and prevention.
• Knowledge and skills in one or more focus area within communicable disease prevention programs, such as STI/BBP/Harm Reduction, TB or Immunization.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer applications and data management skills.
• Knowledge of public health models and concepts to work effectively with other health disciplines internally and externally, and to integrate nursing plans and strategies with other health plans.
• Knowledge of nursing which includes the nursing process, conceptual frameworks of nursing, theories, and principles of nursing practice.
• Problem solving techniques/skills.
  

Closing Statement

Diversity The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). What You Can Expect From Us Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting. Closing Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA! For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.