Home & Community Care Nurse

About the Position

‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation is in the idyllic setting of Cormorant Island which is located northeast of Vancouver Island in the community of Alert Bay. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our health care team which includes the ‘Namgis First Nation Health Centre staff and Cormorant Island Hospital staff. The primary responsibilities of the RN are the assessment, planning, organizing, implementing, documenting, and following up on home care and related matters for clients of all ages with chronic, acute, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, in accordance with accepted standards and guidelines.

Job Duties

• Providing in-home client assessment, post-surgical care, wound care, palliative care, chronic disease management and medication administration
• Delegating tasks to ‘Na̱mg̱is Home Support Workers as required and responds to reports from Home Support Workers regarding client care needs or changes in clie...