Full-time | Alert Bay

Home & Community Care Nurse

‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our health care team, which includes the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Health Centre staff and Cormorant Island Hospital staff. Based in the idyllic setting of Cormorant Island (Alert Bay, BC), the RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, implementing, documenting, and following up on home care and related matters for clients of all ages with chronic, acute, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, in accordance with accepted standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-home client assessment, post-surgical care, wound care, palliative care, chronic disease management, and medication administration
  • Delegate tasks to ‘Na̱mg̱is Home Support Workers and respond to reports regarding client care needs or changes in health status in a timely and solution-oriented manner
  • Develop and implement care plans in cooperation with clients, families, caregivers, and relevant professionals
  • Provide information, reviews, and advice to clients and families regarding treatment and care procedures
  • Assist in developing and implementing health care clinics, client groups, workshops, and related initiatives
  • Maintain reporting and recording systems to ensure legal and data requirements are met

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse designation and/or community health nursing training, or a diploma in public health nursing with training in home or acute care
  • Current Practicing License with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicle for business use
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search

Additional Requirements:

  • Flexibility with hours of work to meet client needs
  • Occasional overtime, weekend, or evening work as required
  • Ability to respond to emergency medical events

Wage: $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, ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation, P.O. Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0

Only those shortlisted will be contacted.