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About Us
The First Nations Health Authority is a leading health organization that prioritizes the well-being of Indigenous communities. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services that address the unique needs of our clients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Harm Reduction and Substance Use Outreach Nurse. In this role, you will provide professional nursing support and educational activities to communities, focusing on mental health and substance use. You will also provide direct support to improve nursing practice standards in communities, with a focus on the activity of RN/RPN prescribing of opiate agonist treatment and addressing the toxic drug crisis.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver professional nursing support and educational activities to communities
- Provide nursing programs in relation to mental health and substance use
- Provide direct support to improve nursing practice standards in communities
- Focus on the activity of RN/RPN prescribing of opiate agonist treatment and addressing the toxic drug crisis
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in registered nursing or bachelor's degree or diploma in psychiatric nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Additional training and education related to substance use, harm reduction, mental health, and trauma-informed practice
- Completion of BCCSU RN/RPN Prescribing Education Program is an asset
- Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- An understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols
- Knowledge of health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, principles of primary care, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent, and emergent care, rehabilitation, harm reduction, and supportive care
Preferred Qualifications
You may have experience in:
- Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) providing clinical practice support in primary care, community, and/or public health nursing or acute care, ambulatory care, and/or outpatient centers
- Two (2) years of experience caring for clients with harm reduction and substance use concerns
What We Offer
As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
Indigenous Cultural Safety
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce. Preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). All FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The First Nations Health Authority has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
