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Indigenous Liaison Nurse (RN/RPN)
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, Colombie-Britannique
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Island Health is hiring a temporary Indigenous Liaison Nurse (RN/RPN) to plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for Indigenous clients in community and hospital settings. The role involves assessment, case management, health teaching, referral and multidisciplinary teamwork, with travel that may require a personal vehicle. Candidates need BC nursing registration, a valid BC driver's licence and at least two years working with Indigenous communities.
Responsabilités :
- Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for Indigenous clients
- Conduct assessments and case management
- Provide health teaching, support, consultation and referral
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain client self-care and independence
Résumé des exigences :
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Minimum two years working within Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of Indigenous health services on Vancouver Island
- Understanding of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism
- Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
Type de source non vérifié · hrsmart
- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-27
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-14
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-28
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Soins infirmiers et soins personnels |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Déplacements | route : modérés |
| Milieu de travail | Hôpital ou clinique, Chez les clients |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur modéré |
| Permis et certifications | RN, RPN |
| Permis de conduire | exigé, avec véhicule |
| Candidatures encouragées | Autochtones |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Island Health
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Taille | 10001+ |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 282 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Manager, Indigenous Health, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nursing care for Indigenous clients with chronic, acute, palliative, rehabilitative and/or mental health and addictions health care needs in community and hospital settings. Nursing care includes assessments, case management, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison and referral while functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent ensures that client self-care and independence is maintained, and participates in the administration of all Acts and regulations applicable to nursing functions.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant.
- Valid BC Driver's License.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of Community Health & Long Term Care Services within respective geography available for Indigenous clients;
- Knowledge of the significance of culture in relation to individual, family and community health services;
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and wellness services available on Vancouver Island for Indigenous patients (First Nation, Métis, Inuit);
- Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples;
- Knowledge of Indigenous Identify groups in Canada and the significance of place of residence for Indigenous individuals in relation to access to health programs and services;
- Knowledge of the significance to provision of culturally safe health care engagements and environments for Indigenous peoples;
- Experience with Indigenous course work and education.
- A minimum of two years of experience working within and with Indigenous communities.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to use the nursing process, teaching skills and knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to use sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
- Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and establish work relationships with staff, public and groups.
- Ability to adapt and accept change as the program evolves.
- Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations.
- Ability to utilize independence and initiative to plan and organize work and establish priorities.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1094.pdfJournal
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