Community Health Nurse
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations – Health Department
Position Title: Community Health Nurse
Department: Health & Family Services
Reports To: Director of Health
Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday; some evenings/weekends may be required)
Wage: $47-54 per hour (to be determined based on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Nurse to join our Health and Family Services team.
The Community Health Nurse plays a key role in supporting community wellness through the delivery of culturally safe, holistic, and client-centered health services. Working under the direction of the Health Director, this position is responsible for delivering and supporting programs aligned with the Community Health Plan and ensuring high-quality care for individuals, families, and the broader community.
This role includes both clinical and community-based nursing services, with a strong focus on prevention, health promotion, education, and chronic disease management.
Key Responsibilities
Community Health & Clinical Care
- Provide holistic nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of client care
- Deliver community-based health clinics and home visits
- Support prenatal, postnatal, newborn, and early childhood care
- Provide chronic disease follow-up in collaboration with Home and Community Care staff
- Support communicable disease control activities, including tuberculosis, STI prevention, and contact tracing
- Manage immunization programs and seasonal vaccination clinics (e.g., influenza)
- Provide contraceptive counselling and sexual health support
Health Promotion & Prevention
- Deliver health education and wellness programming for individuals, families, and groups
- Support child growth and development monitoring and parenting education
- Promote healthy living and injury/disease prevention throughout the community
- Develop and update health education resources and materials
Community Programs & Coordination
- Organize and support community health events (e.g., Health Fairs, youth and family wellness initiatives, NNADAP-related programming)
- Evaluate community health programs and recommend improvements
- Act as a clinical resource for Community Health Representatives (CHR) and Home Support Workers
- Collaborate with internal departments and external health partners
Documentation & Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative records using approved systems (e.g., Electronic Medical Records, Panorama)
- Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and professional standards are maintained at all times
- Follow all GNN Health policies, procedures, and code of ethics
Panorama System – Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee access to personal health information within Panorama
- Approve and review system access based on “need-to-know” and least privilege principles
- Conduct access audits and ensure compliance with privacy and security requirements
- Support privacy and data accuracy processes and reporting
- Ensure appropriate onboarding/offboarding of system users
Supervision
This position may provide guidance and oversight to:
- Community Health Representatives (CHR)
- Nurse Assistant(s)
Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Current registration in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing (RN or equivalent)
- Current CPR-C certification
- Current immunization certification
Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary health team
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of community health nursing practice
- Knowledge of First Nations health, history, and social determinants of health
- Experience working in a community-based or Indigenous health setting considered an asset
- Ability to adapt clinical practice to community-based environments
Working Conditions
- Standard work week is 35 hours; some evening and weekend work may be required
- Occasional travel may be required
- Work is performed in both clinical and community settings, including homes and community facilities
- Position is subject to GNN personnel policies, confidentiality requirements, and code of ethics
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of the:
Director of Health- Rosie Dugas
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until filled.
Pay: $47.00-$54.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
