Q’wemtsin Health Society (QHS) is an assembly of health care professionals who believe in providing quality, client-centred care to our Secwépemc communities through the provision of holistic health services. Located at the heart of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc our clinic acts as a one-stop health shop for community members. Over the last 24 years, becoming a pivotal agent in supporting health and wellness for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn Indian Band and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.
Purpose:
To work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team by performing routine nursing services such as assessments, development of care plans, and provision of personal and nursing care to clients in the home and community setting.
Responsibilities:
- Assessments and referrals – plans, delivers, and evaluates professional nursing services in homes to individuals and/or groups
- Provides health education and treatment services to individuals, caregivers, and groups to increase knowledge regarding health and to promote and enhance community health status
- Coordinates home and community services with outside agencies
- The incumbent will be required to step into the role of care aides or other nurses should they be away ill or on vacation
- Performing other related activities as required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Recognized certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered with the BCCNM and licensed to practice in the Province of British Columbia
- Experience as a Home and Community Care Nurse an asset
- Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community environments
- Must be in good health and physically able to move (sit, stand, bend and lift) intermittently throughout the workday – lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 22 kilograms (50 lb.)
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Secwépemc culture is an asset, acknowledges cultural differences and supports diversity
Additional Requirements:
- Current CPR/First Aid certification for Health Care Providers
- Criminal Records Check (vulnerable sector) will be required
- Possess valid British Columbia driver’s license with reliable transportation and submission of a current drivers abstract
Compensation:
- Hourly starting rate of $32.50 – $38.82, to be determined based on experience
Please forward your cover letter and resume along with three employment references to:
Q’wemtsín Health Society
Attn: Bobbi Sasakamoose
130 Chilcotin Rd.
Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3
E-mail: bobbi@qwemtsin.org
Application Deadline: November 2, 2025
Only those who are short-listed will be contacted. We thank you all for your submissions.