Company:
Kwakiutl District Council Health
Details:
As an employee of the Kwakiutl District Council (KDC) you will be a key member of the health team, providing direct patient support to KDC member nation citizens.
Reporting to the Health Director, the CHHN/HCC is a registered nurse with community health training and over 2 years experience in Community Health Services, leadership and program coordination experience.
This position requires expertise in:
1) A managed care process that incorporates case management, referrals and service linkages to existing services provided both on and off reserve;
2) Team leadership;
3) Program management including staff scheduling; and
4) Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
As with all community nurses at KDC, the incumbent is certified to provide a full complement of community nursing care to clients. Coordination of the HCC Program including professional supervision/consultation to ensure the program is delivered in a safe and effective manner.
See attached Job Description PDF for more info.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Immunization Certification or within 3 months of employment.
- Current Level C CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior Course within 3 - 6 months of hire.
- Minimum of two (2) year nurse experience in a community health and/or home care related field is required.
- Previous experience working in a First Nations Community (particularly KDC member Communities) is preferred.