Lead, Clinical Quality

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. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Title Lead, Clinical Quality Improvement Salary $107,671 - $134,889 per year (pay range explained below) Contract Term role from Nov 25, 2025 – Oct 2, 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage) Hours 37.5 Hours, Monday - Friday (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) Location Sinclair Office, Vancouver/ Remote Bargaining Unit PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada) About The Role The Clinical Quality Lead supports the development and implementation of an FNHA framework, methodology and processes, including communication tools, to monitor, develop responses to and report on quality, care and safety issues using a two‑eyed seeing perspective. Together with the team, the Clinical Quality Lead facilitates nursing service efforts to ensure that quality improvement and client experience activities are aligned with strategic priorities, are evidence‑based, comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, and uplift Indigenous ways of knowing/being/doing. About You Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Additional training, education, or experience related to First Nations health and healing. One (1) year plus experience in rural/remote practice areas is preferred. Project Management training preferred. Occupational Certification Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Formal quality improvement, change management, and/or innovation training/education and certification (Quality Academy, IHI Improvement Advisor Certificate, ASQ Green or Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma) is preferred. Formal training in Patient Safety (e.g. CPPS, IHI Patient Safety Officer) is preferred. Knowledge & Competencies Indigenous Understanding. Knowledge of and ability to apply an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work and healthcare practice situations. Knowledge of diverse traditional First Nation’s healing practices. Knowledge of and ability to articulate and envision the Two‑eyed seeing approach to nursing practice, healthcare, and quality improvement. Knowledge of the impacts of ongoing colonization and racism, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, on the health and wellbeing of First Nations individuals, families and populations. Working at FNHA Access to a wide range of employee benefits including a Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months). 3 weeks’ vacation, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day. Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment. Commitment to Diversity The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting. Pay Range The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours. How To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Closing date Nov 11, 2025 (at 23:59) For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us Eligibility Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care For inquiries, contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca #J-18808-Ljbffr