EXPANDED NURSING PRACTICE We’re Hiring The FNHA is seeking experienced nurses to be a part of the FNHA family. Full time, part-time and casual positions are available in nursing stations and health centres in some of the most beautiful and culturally rich remote and isolated First Nations communities in . WHY WORK WITH FNHA The FNHA has nursing stations located throughout the province, n Expanded scope nursing practice, performing work between from coastal to northern remote communities. The nursing the capacity of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners stations are staffed by 2 to 4 CHNs, working in full-time, part- time or casual positions. Part-time CHNs in nursing stations n Nursing practice that focuses on a wholistic understanding fly in and out of remote communities on a 4-week rotation on of patients’ needs, based on relationships and community an annual average of 0.5 FTE. n Career advancement opportunities within FNHA n Working partnerships and life-long friendships Current Locations n Live anywhere in and FNHA will fly you in and out n Gitga’at (Hartley Bay) n Lax Kw’Alaams (Port Simpson) of remote communities in BC from your primary residence n Gitxaala (Kitkatla) n Tahltan (Telegraph Creek) n Travel and adventure in remote and rural communities, n Kitasoo (Klemtu) n Tsay Keh Dene including travel by float plane, helicopter, ferry, small n Kwadacha (Fort Ware) n Ulkatcho (Anahim Lake) boat and logging road

WHAT WE OFFER HEALTH CENTRES n Competitive salary Community Health Nurses (CHNs) in health centres provide a n Vacation and sick leave benefits comprehensive range of nursing services, including in health n Extensive health and dental benefits promotion and disease prevention. Their practice aims to build the capacity of individual, family, and community well- n Robust pension plan ness. They work with communities to develop and implement n Extensive all-expense paid advanced training and relevant, culturally centered interventions, providing services preceptorships opportunities in clinical, home and community settings. CHNs in this setting n Education bonus are not on call and do not provide emergency services. Both n Paid travel part-time (0.5 FTE) and full-time positions are available. n Recruitment and retention bonuses for full-time nurses working in remote and isolated First Nations communities Current Locations n Relocation assistance and housing may be available for n Fort St. John n  & Haqwilget () full-time positions in remote communities n Lillooet n Neskonlith (Salmon Arm/Chase) n n WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL Lytton Witset (Moricetown) and n Haqwilget (New Hazelton) n Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC Nuxalk (Bella Coola) College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) n Yunesit’in (Stone) and Tl’esqox (Toosie) n Bachelor’s degree in nursing LEARN MORE AND APPLY n Current CPR certificate level C Our job postings are listed on: www.fnha.ca/work-with-us n For nursing stations, acute care experience (1-2 years) As a First Nations organization that walks with First Nations com- n For health centres, public health experience (1-2 years) munities, we are committed to the recruitment and consideration n Remote certification through BCCNM is an asset for nursing of qualified Indigenous and First Nations applicants. If you are stations. If you do not have remote certification, the FNHA Indigenous or First Nations, we ask that you voluntarily self-identify will sponsor your training (requires commitment to a two- in the online application process. However, above all, we hire on year period of service). Applicants to casual positions must the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity in have remote certification. our workforce. n A medical health assessment and a reliability security clearance CONTACT US n Valid driver’s license First Nations Health Authority 501–100 Park Royal South WORK LOCATIONS Coast Salish Territory NURSING STATIONS West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Community Health Nurses (CHNs) in remote nursing stations Phone: 604.693.6500 work in an expanded scope of practice, providing primary care Toll-free: 1.866.913.0033 as well as public health, health promotion and emergency care Fax: 604.913.2081 (including after hours on-call care). Email: [email protected] WORK LOCATIONS

Nursing Stations Health Centres

Tahltan (Telegraph Creek)

Kwadacha (Fort Ware) Tsay Keh Dene

Witset (Moricetown) and Fort St. John Haqwilget (New Hazelton) Gitanyow & Gitwangak (Kitwanga) Lax Kw’Alaams (Port Simpson) Gitxaala (Kitkatla) Gitga’at (Hartley Bay)

Kitasoo (Klemtu) Ulkatcho Nuxalk (Anahim Lake) (Bella Coola) Yunesit’in (Stone) and Tl’esqox (Toosie) Lillooet

Lytton

Neskonlith (Salmon Arm/Chase)