Registered Nurse, Primary Care

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION ON THE NORTH SHORE

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Are you a compassionate, collaborative, and culturally grounded nursing professional passionate about delivering holistic, community-based care? Squamish Nation is seeking a Registered Nurse, Primary Care to join the Yúustway Health and Wellness team.

This role is central to delivering high-quality, culturally safe primary care services to Squamish Nation Members across the North Shore and Squamish Valley. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, you will support patient wellness across the lifespan—from prevention and health promotion to chronic disease and complex care—helping strengthen individual, family, and community health outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver culturally competent, patient-centred primary care to individuals and families.

• Perform triage, health assessments, screening, and physical examinations.

• Provide RN procedures including phlebotomy, ECGs/holter monitoring, and wound care.

• Conduct STBBI screening, prevention, and management.

• Support Opioid Antagonist Therapy (OAT) assessments, treatment, and ongoing management.

• Develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide chronic disease management, health education, and self-management support.

• Coordinate care across internal providers and external community partners.

• Advocate for patients to ensure accessible, wrap-around, culturally safe care.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with professional standards.

• Participate in quality improvement, team meetings, and program development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a recognized institution.

• Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in primary care, community health, or public health settings.

• Experience in OAT, chronic disease management, and patient panel management.

• Knowledge of EMRs and healthcare database systems.

• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural safety and commitment to ongoing learning.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and dynamic environments.

• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Certified Practice designation (e.g., First Call RN, Rural Nursing, Reproductive Health).

• Experience in Indigenous health, rural, or remote settings.

• Additional certifications in STBBI, immunization, reproductive health, or addiction care.

• Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $80,026 - $120,040

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose