Primary Care Nurse at Carrier Sekani Family Services.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

57.7176

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primary Health Care, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Rehabilitative Care, Supportive Care, Data Management, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Substance Use Care, Patient Care, Community Health, Nursing Skills, Venipuncture, Referral Coordination, Access to Care, Marginalized Populations

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Career Opportunity: Primary Care Nurse Location: Prince George, British Columbia - Yu Be-Yah Clinic Employment Type: Full Time – 35 Hours per week Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work. The Opportunity: The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive primary health care to our patient population, supporting CSFS’s vision of integrated services, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members. Within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurses in British Columbia, the Primary Care Nurse will focus on health promotion, disease prevention, rehabilitative care, supportive care, administration, research, data management, and quality assurance. The Primary Care Nurse provides a vital link in the continuity of care between Nurse Practitioners and Community Health Nurses working with the teams, and providing follow-up/coordination support. The Primary Care Nurse also plays a vital role in assisting marginalized populations, including youth, to access care and connect unattached patients to a provider. * Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team of health care professionals and health care services and providers to facilitate patient/client care; * Delivers patient/client care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures and the goals, objectives, guidelines and directions of Carrier Sekani Family Services. * Supporting delivery of substance use and addiction care for clients with Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder * Performing nursing skills, such as point of care testing, specimen acquisition- including venipuncture, and arranging referral where necessary. * Assisting with patient check-ins and encouraging patients to access care in order to increase access to care and reduce barriers to health care. Visit www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity. What You Will Bring to The Role: * Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) * Acceptable experience in a primary care or community health or public health or chronic disease management setting At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above. The Location: This position is based in Prince George: Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ [https://tourismpg.com/] . What CSFS Team Members Are Saying * We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people. * We feel supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and feel recognized for our contributions. * We recognize the value of Carrier Sekani knowledge holders and language speakers. Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $44.5868 -$57.7176 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity. Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities. Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Deadline to apply: Open until filled. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please information our Human Resources team and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

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Responsibilities

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive primary health care to the patient population, supporting integrated services and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members. They focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and continuity of care, assisting marginalized populations in accessing care.