“We are a diverse and rapidly evolving First Nations health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.
We value your passion and commitment to our vision of ‘Healthy, Self-determining and Vibrant BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities’. As a BC First Nations Health organization we uphold the principal of a community driven nation based approach to transform the health system and enhance wellness for First Nations peoples and communities.
Join our growing family – Be a part of the solution.”
First Nations Health Society
Position: Assistant Financial Controller
The main objective of the role is the management of the “day to day work” for the First Nations Health Society’s Finance Department and to provide all management teams with critical financial information, analysis, advice and support.
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Application deadline: 4:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2012
Vancouver Native Health Society
Position: Program Coordinator, Positive Outlook Program (POP) - Vancouver, BC
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program coordinator manages all activities and services provided through the Positive Outlook Program, currently responsible for both outreach and drop-in services. These services are designed to best meet the needs of Aboriginal persons with HIV/AIDS, although non-Aboriginal persons are also served. Current care includes: nursing and related activities, including hospital visits and hospital release coordination; medication dispensing; nutrition assistance; housing location assistance, social assistance and one-to-one counseling. Future activities may include the foregoing as well as programming designed to assist clients attain higher education levels and/or job entry training.
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Application Deadline: February 10, 2012 at 5pm
BC Centre for Disease Control, Provincial Health Services Authority
Position: Manager, Provincial Point of Care HIV Testing Program
Reporting to the Medical Director of Clinical Prevention Services the Manager, Point of Care HIV Testing (POCT) Program oversees the successful implementation, growth and sustainment of a centralized program for supporting effective POCT in health care settings across British Columbia. The Manager supports Regional Health Authorities in B.C. and other stakeholders to ensure high quality POCT and quality assurance as per a centralized Quality Management model and Provincial Guidelines. The Manager manages inventory and distribution, and monitors, evaluates and reports on implementation of a quality program in community and acute care settings. In addition, the Manager drafts new, and maintains current, guidelines, policies and other materials related to provincial POCT.
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Application deadline: Until filled
Sto:lo Nation
Position: Community Health Nurse
The Community Health Nurse(s) will deliver comprehensive health promotion, public health and disease prevention programs for health concerns identified by Aboriginal communities. These programs are designed in partnership with community members and leaders to help create environments that support good health practices for individuals and communities. Community Health Nursing provides curative, restorative, palliative homecare and early detection services. Remote and isolated primary nursing care provides immediate access for urgent and emergent episodic care. Benefits include improved health status, stable chronic illness and improved quality of life for aboriginal Canadians.
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Application deadline: Until filled
To submit application, send to:
Sto:lo Nation Personnel Department
Bldg. #7, Flr. #2 – 7201 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Email:
Fax: (604) 824-5342
BC Centre for Disease Control
Position: Manager, Provincial Point of Care HIV Testing Program - Temporary full-time (December 2011 to March 2013)
Reporting to the Medical Director of Clinical Prevention Services the Manager, Point of Care HIV Testing (POCT) Program oversees the successful implementation, growth and sustainment of a centralized program for supporting effective POCT in health care settings across British Columbia. The Manager supports Regional Health Authorities in B.C. and other stakeholders to ensure high quality POCT and quality assurance as per a centralized Quality Management model and Provincial Guidelines. The Manager manages inventory and distribution, and monitors, evaluates and reports on implementation of a quality program in community and acute care settings. In addition, the Manager drafts new, and maintains current, guidelines, policies and other materials related to provincial POCT.
Job Posting | Manager_Provincial_Point_of_Care_HIV_Testing_Program.pdf
Application deadline: Until filled
Pine Acres Home
Position: Director of Care
A leadership opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of elderly residents in our beautiful long term care home in the sunny Okanagan.
Pine Acres Home is situated in the beautiful Okanagan Valley nestled in a natural setting on a quiet street. It is a homey 65 bed long term care facility for elderly people and we work hard to ensure our home is a comfortable, kind, and safe environment that promotes the health and wellness of our residents. This lovely home is an exceptional opportunity for a mature and seasoned Director of Care
Reporting to the Administrator and as a key member of the management team responsible for developing the goals and plans for our Home, you will provide hands on leadership and vision for the clinical care team. You will be responsible for admissions, screening, discharges, risk management, as well as first contact and liaison with families and residents. You will also develop, implement, coordinate, and oversee and evaluate programming ensuring it meets the short and long term needs of the residents as well as their interests and abilities.
As the manager of approximately 45 direct and indirect reports including RN’s, LPN’s and HCW’s, you are skilled in all aspects of managing people including recruiting, assigning work, monitoring and evaluating work performance, coaching, communicating, training and ensuring staff clinical and professional development to ensure optimal performance. You will also be responsible for your departmental budget, policies and procedures necessary to meet regulatory standards, and organizational objectives, and industry best practices.
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Application deadline: Until filled
Musqueam First Nation
Position: Home Care Nurse
The Musqueam Indian Band, which is located in Vancouver near the University of British Columbia, is seeking a temporary part-time Home Care Nurse to work Monday to Friday 20-25 hours per a week. You will be a talented professional to manage and evaluate the delivery of care for clients of all ages with acute, chronic or palliative health needs in the Musqueam community. The position is subject to on-going funding.
This role offers great rewards for the right individual, offering a challenging and exciting work environment with the opportunity to work closely with the Musqueam community. Reporting to the Health Program Manager the Home Care Nurse will manage and evaluate the delivery of care for clients of all ages with acute, chronic or palliative health needs in the Musqueam community.
Application deadline: Until filled
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Position: Community Health Nurse
This position is responsible for prenatal education and regular follow-up of pre and post natal clients, diabetes self-management, chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention to the community as a whole, communicable disease prevention and communicable disease follow-up, mental health promotion, community nutrition promotion and family health promotion.
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Application deadline: Until filled
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Musqueam Indian Band,
Human Resources, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6N 4C4,
Fax: (604) 263-4212
e-mail
Position: Home Care Nurse/Supervisor
Location: Musqueam Territory, Vancouver, BC.
Temporary Part –Time (20-25 hours per week)
The Musqueam Indian Band, which is located in Vancouver, is seeking a temporary part-time Home Care Nurse/Supervisor to work Monday to Friday 20-25 hours per a week. You will be a talented professional to manage and evaluate the delivery of care for clients of all ages with acute, chronic or palliative health needs in the Musqueam community. The position is subject to on-going funding.
This role offers great rewards for the right individual, offering a challenging and exciting work
environment with the opportunity to work closely with the Musqueam community.
Reporting to the Health Program Manager the Home Care Nurse/Supervisor will manage and evaluate the delivery of care for clients of all ages with acute, chronic or palliative health needs in the Musqueam community.
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Application deadline: Until filled
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to:
Musqueam Indian Band, Human Resources by e-mail
Fax: (604) 263-4212
or send to/drop off at: 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6N 4C4
Carrier Sekani Family Services
Be sure to check out the job postings for Carrier Sekani Family Services!
“You can feel good about working at Carrier Sekani Family Services. Our organization was founded to improve the health and social circumstances of aboriginal people living in Carrier territory, and over the years we’ve done just that. Because of our focus on health care and social care, we regularly hire staff with experience in nursing, social work, psychology, research, and early childhood education. Every non-profit society also needs help on the business side of things, too, so we look for administrative assistants, accountants, managers, and more. Whether you land a job with our innovative travelling diabetes clinic (it’s the first in the province!) or get a position in our award-winning finance department, we’re sure you’ll enjoy your employment here.”
Website: http://www.csfs.org/files/jobs.php
Hailika’as Heiltsuk Health Centre
Position: Community Health Nurse
The Hailika’as Heiltsuk Health Centre in Bella Bella, BC is seeking to fill the position of Community Health Nurse-Communicable Disease.
The Community Health Nurse reports to the Health Director. The CHN assists clients in promotion, protection and restoration of personal health. S/he provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the health care team and works within the context of primary health care to improve the capacity of clients to “adapt to, respond to or control, life’s challenges and changes.”
Application deadline: Until filled
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Website: http://www.heiltsukhealth.com/
Please submit your resume along with the names and contact information of three current professional references to:
Keith Marshall, Director of Health Services
Hailika’as Heiltsuk Health Centre
Box 819 Bella Bella, BC V0T 1Z0 Canada
Phone 250-957-2308 Fax# 250-957-2311 or Email:
Fraser Heath
Position: Community Mental Health Nurse, Aboriginal Mental Health
We currently have an opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse, Aboriginal Mental Health in our Mental Health and Substance Use Services located in Hope/Agassiz, British Columbia.
In this position you will:
• Provide clinical mental health services to aboriginal clients residing on or off reserves
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities
• Works closely with the clinical team in providing assessments, develop care plans and liaise with community resources to support both the patient and their family
• Develop mental health education resources and materials that is culturally sensitive and relevant
Application deadline: Until filled
To Apply, visit their website: http://careers.fraserhealth.ca/job_search/vacancies/search_opportunities
Position: Community Mental Health Nurse, Aboriginal Mental Health
We currently have an opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse, Aboriginal Mental Health in our Mental Health and Substance Use Services located in Hope/Agassiz, British Columbia.
In this position you will:
• Provide clinical mental health services to aboriginal clients residing on or off reserves
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities
• Works closely with the clinical team in providing assessments, develop care plans and liaise with community resources to support both the patient and their family
• Develop mental health education resources and materials that is culturally sensitive and relevant
Application deadline: Until filled
To Apply, visit their website: http://careers.fraserhealth.ca/
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Position: Nurse Practitioner - Integrated Health Services
Location: Mount Waddington, Northern Vancouver Island
Position Description:
As the Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care and social service providers to assess and diagnose aboriginal client status to develop and implement treatment plans. You will assess, diagnose and treat previously undiagnosed clients for undifferentiated diseases, disorders and conditions. As a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team, you will work with aboriginal clients and others to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for aboriginal clients, families and communities. You will also develop and implement population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participate in policy‐making activities that influence health services and practices for Aboriginal populations within the VIHA Aboriginal Health Program.
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For additional information & to apply online please visit our website: http://www.viha.ca/careers (reference #3097)
Kitkatla Home & Community Care Department
Position: Home & Community Care Nurse/ Coordinator
This Home Care Nurse/ supervisor will manage and administrator the Kitkatla Home & Community Care Program. This involves the coordination of patient / client services within Kitkatla Home & Community Care Department. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative Health team, who provide health and social services for clients of all ages in our community.
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Application deadline:Until filled
Email: or Fax: (250) 848-2238