About us
Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society is an organization in Merritt, BC. We are professional, supportive, collaborative, and the goal of this position is to provide community health services for the local communities of Shackan, Nooaitch, and Coldwater.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- Travel out to the local communities
Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society (SCHSS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to fill a full time Community Health Nurse position; an individual who wants to build relationships, strengthen wellness, and be part of something meaningful.
Within the CHN role, the nurse will plan, provide, and evaluate primary health services for the local communities. Primary responsibilities focus on health promotion, health protection, disease and injury prevention, health surveillance, population health assessment, as well as emergency preparedness and response in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. The position will also provide services such as: prenatal education, newborn and infant assessments, and immunization program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a Canadian university or equivalent
- Must be registered or eligible to be registered with BCCNM
- Training / Experience in community health nursing an asset
- BCCDC Immunization certification or willingness to obtain
- Valid CPR C ticket (or equivalent)
- Valid BC drivers' license
- Knowledge of First Nations history and traditions an asset
- Satisfactory criminal records check
Qualities:
- Compassionate and willing to provide culturally safe nursing care
- Self motivated and able to multi-task
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable and flexible
- Organizational skills to manage multiple patient visits efficiently
SCHSS offers competitive wages, a quality work environment, company vehicles for travel, and supports professional development.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $46.00-$56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Merritt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: In person
