Nurse Team Lead

Salary: $49.20 - $63.47
Type: Permanent, Full-time. 35hrs per week

Position Summary
Working within the context of the client-centered, family-focused Niislaa Naay Healing House Vision and Goals for Health Services, the Nurse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing all Nurse Services within Niislaa Naay to First Nations clients and their partners and families who live on reserve and those who live off reserve who wish to access the services at the Health Centre. As an integral member of the health team, the Nurse Team Lead works cooperatively and collaboratively to plan, implement, facilitate, maintain, and evaluate innovative, holistic strategies to improve the health status of the community. The Nurse Team Lead reports to the Health Director.

Roles and Responsibilities
Nurse Team Lead is diverse, challenging and constantly changing. The role of the NNHHS Nurse Team Lead is based on Cultural Safety, Community Development, Health Promotion, Clinical, Critical Thinking and Human Relations.
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Provide community health nursing in accordance with policies, procedures, standards and clinical programs.
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Collaborate with other members of the health care team in planning and providing health care services.
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Maintain knowledge and skills required for community health nursing practice, including immunizations, communicable disease control, pre- and post-natal care, infant assessment, infant and preschool health, school health, adult and Elder health, footcare, leadership, communications and other pertinent issues. Provide nursing care consistent with relevant legislation and professional standards of practice
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Ensure appropriate written documentation and proper maintenance of client files/charts.
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Know about the proper use of equipment, technology, and products (including vaccines and medications).
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Work alongside the Health Director in the development of the Primary Care Network
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Organize, co-ordinates and evaluates patient care within the Community Health and Homecare Department.
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Manage Community Health Representative, Homecare Nurse, Care Aids, and Homecare Outreach.
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Acts as a member of the management team, participating in tactical management meetings, short and long-term planning and budget development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge & understanding of traditional Haida culture and values and First Nations’ health and social issues
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Knowledge & understanding of the population health approach and the social determinants of health
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Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
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Self-directed with the ability to work independently
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Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
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Management or supervisory experience in health care, with strong leadership skill
Education, Training, and Experience
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Member in good standing of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
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Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited University required.
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Minimum of 5 years recent related clinical and management.
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Experience in a public health or community-based setting
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Immunization Competency Program Certificate (3-year certification)
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Satisfactory Criminal Record Check according to the Criminal Record Review Act, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General
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Computer skills to effectively use software systems such as MOIS, Microsoft 365
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
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Valid Level C First Aid and CPR Certification
How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@haidahealth.ca, PO Box 176, Gaw Tlagee, BC V0T1M0
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline for applications will be 4:00pm August 16, 2024
For complete job description or more info, contact hr@haidahealth.ca

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