Indigenous Nursing Collective Coordinator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level B

Job Title

Indigenous Nursing Collective Coordinator

Department

Administrative Support | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

June 17, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jul 13, 2026

This position is for 1 year with a possibility of extension.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Indigenous Nursing Collective Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and sustaining the UBC Indigenous Nursing Collective that brings together Indigenous nursing students and alumni at UBC Vancouver School of Nursing. The Indigenous Nursing Collective Coordinator will play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and culturally safe environment for Indigenous nursing students (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) at UBC Vancouver. This position focuses on student support, community engagement, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives within the School of Nursing. The role is instrumental in advancing UBC's commitment to reconciliation and the promotion of Indigenous health and wellness in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People/ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Practice Standards, the Canadian Nurses Association, and the In Plain Sight Report: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the Senior Manager and receives guidance and direction from the Manager, Student Services and works closely with the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs; Associate Director, Graduate Programs; and the Indigenous Cultural Safety Committee.

Standard office environment with occasional travel to Indigenous communities and events.

Flexibility to work some evenings and/or weekends as required for specific activities.

Work Performed- Collaborate with the Indigenous Cultural Safety Committee, the Indigenous Advisory Circle and other relevant School of Nursing departments to lead and define the full scope of UBC Indigenous Nursing Collective.- Work with the Indigenous Cultural Safety Committee, the Indigenous Advisory Circle and other relevant School of Nursing departments to manage and sustain the Indigenous Nursing Collective bringing together Indigenous nursing students and alumni at UBC Vancouver School of Nursing (e.g.: create and manage a communication framework for regular communication with Indigenous Nursing Collective community members).- Design, manage and lead planned programs, services, activities and workshops, including engaging with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and alumni during monthly and special event Indigenous student gatherings. Develop and facilitate the themes, topics, and knowledge areas to be discussed and shared in these programs and events.- Design, plan and manage the annual Indigenous student welcome day.- Develop, implement and manage Indigenous-specific programming that is responsive to current needs of the school including initiatives that are requested by Indigenous community members.- Design, develop and implement student orientation tailored for Indigenous nursing students.- Facilitate access to academic resources, support services (e.g., counselling, accessibility resources, etc.), and mentorship opportunities by tailoring available academic resources for specific groups of students (e.g., Indigenous undergraduates).- Act as a resource, provide expertise, and advocate for the needs and interests of Indigenous nursing students within the School of Nursing and across UBC.- Manage the School of Nursing’s interactions with the First Nations House of Learning including designing and coordinating events that bring together Indigenous students and alumni, Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers, and groups of allies (e.g.: non-Indigenous staff, faculty, and non-Indigenous nurses).- Collaborate with community partners and neighbouring Fir