Community Health Nurse
Website Three Corners Health Services Society
Community Health Nurse
Three Corners Health Services Society is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join their dynamic health team to provide Community Health Nursing (CHN) services for the First Nations’ communities of Soda Creek, Canoe Creek and Williams Lake.
Within the CHN role, the nurse will provide health promotion and prevention programs for individuals, families and the communities. They will also deliver the communicable disease program. On occasion, the CHN will assist in developing comprehensive care plans for community members of all ages with acute, chronic and rehabilitative care needs in consultation with the Home Care Nurse.
Wage:
$41.02 – $55.37/ hour
Qualifications and Skills
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Current practicing member of BCCNP or eligible to register
- Immunization Certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months
- Current CPR C or equivalent certificate
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint & Publisher
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable regarding cultural competency in professional nursing practice
- Knowledgeable regarding First Nations health and social issues
- Experience with community health nursing and/or home care nursing programs, preferably in an Aboriginal community setting, is considered an asset
- Foot Care training and experience is considered an asset
- Ability to understand and speak the Secwepemcstin language is considered an asset
- Experience using an electronic medical record is considered an asset
Salary
Aligned with BC Nurses Union Salary Levels. TCHSS offers an excellent total compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance and pension plan.
Deadline: Open until filled
Please submit Resume with Cover Letter and names of Previous Supervisors for reference to:
Lori Sellars, Executive Director
150 North 1st Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8
Fax: 250-398-9824
To apply for this job email your details to reception@threecornershealth.org.
