Indigenous Health Liaison Nurse

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Bring your clinical expertise and dedication for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner. We are currently looking for a Nurses to join us, working with Indigenous Health and Wellness teams across the Fraser Health Region. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team model with a coordinated approach to ensure safe, effective, and timely care for patients. Bring your expertise and passion to motivate and inspire others as the catalyst that will shape an environment for clinical and service excellence.

Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Come work with us!

Fraser Health is proudly recognized as a BC Top Employer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Reporting to the Coordinator, Indigenous Health Liaison Team, plans, organizes, and evaluates health care needs and services for Indigenous clients in community and hospital settings. Nursing care includes assessments, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral to appropriate services. This position will facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Fraser Health services, with a culturally appropriate approach.

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Graduation from an approved school of nursing including public health nursing component. Two (2) years' recent, relevant nursing experience. Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol and cultural issues.

Valid BC Drivers Licence and have access to own vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing process, epidemiology, family health, health promotion, and community development.

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.

• Ability to organize and problem solve.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated teaching skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups, and other professionals within a multi-disciplinary environment in a diverse community.

• Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous culture and community resources and agencies.

• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Ability to operate related equipment, including personal computers and related software.

   

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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