Nlaka'pamux Health Services Society (NHSS) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to lead our Elder Home Care Team supporting communities within the Nlaka'pamux Nation.
Our ideal candidates have a holistic approach to team management and values that maintain a supportive work environment within the organization as a whole.
Home Care Nurse Manager will provide:
- Initial and annual client care assessments of home care clients
- Develop client care plans, assign client care directions to LPNs and Home Care Aids
- Creates social connection to the community and provides referrals into the program
- Provides client advocacy with medical services within the Interior Health Authority framework
- Consults with community and liaisons with NHSS management regarding policy structure
- Oversees requirements of NHSS Nation Shared Nursing policies for service delivery, nurse licensing requirements, maintains standards equivalent to British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals IBCCNP practice standard and policies
- Advocates between NHSS Nation Shared Nursing Services and the community
- Directs resources within the NHSS Nation Shared Nursing Services
- Provides health promotion and prevention services for individuals, families and the community and deliver the communicable disease program activities such as immunization clinics, diabetes, heart health and nutrition support in the delivery of care to our home care clients
- Provides mentoring and training in support Of LPNs and HCAs education, development, and assurance of culturally appropriate and trauma-informed services
- Assures cultural safety and relevant best practices are maintained to support client care
Qualifications and Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a Canadian university or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must be registered {or eligible) with British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals
- Training / Experience in community health nursing is an asset
- Experience/knowledge of computer operations and systems
- Immunization certification or willingness to obtain
- Standard First Aid with a valid CPR ticket, or ability to obtain
- Valid BC driver's license
- Excellent written and oral communication Skills
- Knowledge of First Nations history, customs and traditions is an asset
Potential Signing Bonus is available with this position
Nlaka’pamux Health Services Society is a great place to work. Serving the communities of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, with its enriched Indigenous culture, is fun and rewarding. NHSS encourages its employees to grow professionally and spiritually through cultural connection and land-based healing, while also challenging them to grow within the organization. Managers and employees trust and respect each other fostered by open and honest communication.
Applicants to submit a cover letter with salary expectation, resume, copies of credentials, and three professional references. Job will be posted until filled.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Please note that successful applicants will require a Criminal Record Check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized. Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Please apply early.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Merritt, BC V1K 1N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: In person
