Nira Chair Indigenous Health Nursing

2 days ago

Whitehorse YT, Yukon Census Division, YT; Yukon, Canada YUKON COLLEGE Full-time

Lead Indigenous health nursing research at YukonU’s Ayamdigut campus in Whitehorse through community-driven partnerships and culturally safe practice.

YukonU seeks a qualified nursing researcher and knowledge leader for the Nursing in Indigenous Research in Action Chair. The program advances Indigenous-led research responding to Yukon First Nations priorities. It supports research leadership, mentorship, knowledge mobilization, and meaningful improvements across health policy, practice, education, administration, regulation, and nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Indigenous-led, community-driven health nursing research
  • Build meaningful partnerships and uphold community accountability
  • Develop research capacity through mentorship
  • Mobilize knowledge and support research impact
  • Collaborate with YukonU and research partners
Requirements:
  • Nursing qualification with a master’s degree minimum
  • Self-identification as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis
  • Culturally safe involvement with Indigenous communities or systems
  • Independent researcher or knowledge user affiliation
  • Experience in Indigenous health nursing research preferred

Bring nursing research leadership, community accountability, and Indigenous health expertise to YukonU’s NIRA Chair program.

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