community health nurse
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Quatsino First Nation
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*Position Summary:*
Quatsino is a progressive First Nation in search of a compassionate and inventive *Community Health Nurse (CHN) *who can help carry out the vision, objectives and strategic direction set by the Health Department, Band Manager and Chief & Council through high operational standards, improvement of grass-roots level program delivery and policy development, and the implementation of greater local control over community-level services.
Quatsino First Nation continues to face challenges and inequalities rooted in colonial settler policies, practices, and legislation, perpetuated by impediments to progress and transformation. Our optimism at Quatsino First Nation is to hire a caring, creative, and intelligent human being that can not only lead but also facilitate the necessary transformation of wellbeing in our government and community.
*Cultural Wellbeing:*
It is paramount that all positions within administration strive to communicate and serve the Indigenous Peoples of Quatsino First Nation in a manner that respects, enhances, and promotes cultural identity and safety. This position will strive for cultural wellbeing through:
? Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
? Understanding and complying with any Quatsino First Nation policies or position statements on cultural care (and ensuring it is reflected in individual training/professional development plans).
? Ensuring that plans, policies, and activities undertaken promote and reflect the holistic well-being of the People of Quatsino in a way that incorporates and promotes the culture of the Quatsino and their Traditions.
? Assisting in the articulation and establishment of cultural influence or knowledge expectations in program planning and day-to-day operations.
*Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities: *
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values, and strategic direction of the Quatsino First Nation, client and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Community Health Nurse (CHN) practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies, and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and other controls on practice.
The CHN provides a comprehensive range of nursing services, including health promotions and disease prevention. The Practice aims to build the capacity of individuals, family, and community wellness. The CHN practices in a variety of clinical settings and works in collaboration with the client, the client's health care team, and in partnership with primary care providers. Utilizes a community-focused approach, ensuring the delivery of client-centered care to achieve and maintain maximum health through the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury, assessment of health status, planning and implementation of interventions, and coordination of health services.
Specifically, in this role, the successful candidate will:
* Demonstrates ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
* Demonstrates ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines.
* Demonstrates effective written, electronic, and verbal communication to facilitate inter-professional collaborative practice, healthy environments, and a respectful workplace for clients, staff, students, and partners/affiliates.
* Demonstrates ability to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
* Demonstrates ability to manage time and resources effectively.
* Demonstra
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LocationQuatsino, BC
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Salary$38.00 to $52.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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