Indigenous Health Wellness Nurse, Indigenous Health Program - BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Indigenous Health Wellness Nurse

Indigenous Health Program

BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

The Indigenous Health Wellness Nurse acts as a resource for both Indigenous clients and healthcare providers to ensure the provision of care is culturally safe and client-centered and supports the improvement and performance of health care services through the promotion of cultural safety and cultural humility training and education for staff and employees of PHSA. The Indigenous Health Wellness Nurse facilitates relationship building between Indigenous communities, PHSA programs and services and community sites/clinics within the region. The Indigenous Health Wellness Nurse provides support and advocacy for clients by facilitating and coordinating access to health care services, addressing cultural/spiritual needs, and networking with Indigenous and non-Indigenous health system and community partners.

What You’ll Do

• Visit Indigenous patients in BC Women’s and BC Children’s to validate demographic data, health and/or birth information and the need for complex care coordination and community services.
• Provide complex care coordination for patients, ensuring the care plan with all necessary information is forwarded to appropriate community health center/services/agencies, clarify family expectations, and act as a patient advocate.
• Communicate, when required with other health care professionals within the hospital setting, and in the patient’s community.
• Act in public relations and advocacy capacity to represent Indigenous Health to medical staff and other service providers.

Qualifications

• Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing plus two years recent, related experience in women and/or child centered practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
• Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
• Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness.

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous history, cultures, communities, cultural interference, social determinants of health, and Indigenous health policy and direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally sensitive nursing services to Indigenous populations.

What We Bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $41.42 - $55.91/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0830 - 1630

Requisition #: 181703E

What We Do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services