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 23 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:
- Assessment and referral – 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 health status
- Coordinates home and community services with outside agencies
- Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing that is registered with the BCCNM and licensed to practise in the Province of British Columbia
- Recent experience as a Home and Community Care Nurse is 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 lbs)
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Secwepemc 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 the submission of a current drivers abstract
Compensation:
- Hourly starting rate of $44.75 – $48.90, 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: December 15, 2024
We thank you all for your submissions – only those who are short-listed will be contacted.