PEERLESS TROUT FIRST NATION
Employment Opportunity
Registered Nurse - Integrated Community Health & Homecare Nurse
PTFN Health Services
Peerless Trout First Nation is strong, transparent and accountable. We continue to grow and are prosperous through innovation, partnerships and creation of successful economic opportunities while protecting our cultural values, lands and Treaty Rights. We will provide a safe and healthy environment for our members to thrive and to assist in developing our future generations. Peerless Trout First Nation is located 68 kilometers northeast of Red Earth, Alberta.
Are you a compassionate and driven Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit First Nations community? Peerless Trout First Nation is seeking a dedicated RN to help lead a new era of community-centered healthcare delivery at the PTFN Health Centre. This is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative healthcare team while providing culturally safe clinical care, public health services, homecare support, and patient advocacy initiatives that directly improve the wellbeing of community members. If you are passionate about holistic healthcare, Indigenous wellness, and building strong community relationships, we invite you to bring your skills, leadership, and heart to our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide culturally safe nursing care, health assessments, and clinical support to community members.
- Collaborate with the LPN, ACPs, Alberta Health staff, KTC health staff and other visiting healthcare professionals to support integrated healthcare delivery.
- Support public health programming including immunizations, maternal and child health services, and wellness initiatives.
- Deliver homecare services and provide continuity of care during weekends and after-hours as required.
- Assist community members with navigating healthcare systems, referrals, and access to services.
- Support infection prevention and control practices and basic clinical/laboratory procedures.
- Participate in community outreach, health promotion, and culturally relevant wellness programming.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional nursing standards and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active registration in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred.
- Experience in community health, public health, homecare, or rural/remote nursing settings.
- Knowledge of the Alberta healthcare system, including referral pathways and public health programs.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and culturally safe practice, particularly within First Nations communities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License and willingness to travel within the community.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to sign an Oath of Confidentiality prior to employment.
- Willingness to provide and maintain the following on an annual basis:
- Copy of valid driver’s license and consent for driver abstract access
- RCMP Police Information Check (updated every 12 months)
- Child Welfare Record Check (updated every 12 months)
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$54.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- How familiar are you with working in or alongside First Nations communities?
- Are you currently registered and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)?
- Do you have experience working in community health, public health, homecare, or rural/remote healthcare settings?
- Do you have a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License?
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
