Nancy Tom Health Centre (Binche Whut’en) – Binche Keyoh is located 27 kms Northwest of Fort St James BC, Binche Whut’en has growing since our independence as a recognized First Nation Band through the Indian act. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with community, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.
Role and Responsibilities
The Community Health Nurse [CHN] provides health services that promote the prevention of disease, maintenance of health and the overall health and well-being of individuals, families and the community.
The Community Health Nurse initiates primary care treatment including health care management and therapeutic interventions in accordance with nursing statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
The CHN collaborates with patients/clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients; develops and implements population and evidence-based strategies to improve health and healthy living for patients/clients.
Delivers patient/client care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures and the goals, objectives, guidelines and directions of Health Manager by performing duties such as:
- Performing nursing skills, such as delegated medical functions and crisis intervention, such as emergency assessment and care including arranging for escort and evacuation for further intervention as required, point of care testing, specimen acquisition- including venipuncture, and arranging referral where necessary.
- Assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the care needs and goals for individual patients/clients and their caregivers/families.
- Processing and implementing physicians and or Nurse Practitioner orders, identifying and seeking clarification as necessary.
- Providing information to staff, including patient/client specific care instruction.
- Uses evidence and research and synthesizes nursing and health knowledge from a broad range of theories, models and frameworks to address the health status of the population as well as the factors that influence the delivery and use of nursing and health services.
- Provides health education and promotion and treatment services for patients/clients, including individuals, families, groups and communities.
What You Will Bring to The Role:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and/or Registered Nurse.
- Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Basic Life Support, Level “C” certificate.
- Acceptable experience in a clinical health setting or cross-cultural health promotion field.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) course.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary,
- Benefits and Pension package.
- Work with extremely nice people who will support your success.
- We will consider a flexible work schedule to meet your personal and professional needs.
- You will be a leader in our community and inspiration to many in our community.
Open Until Filled. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.
Send to [email protected] Attention Verne Tom
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.