About us
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.
The aim of the Wilp D’Mootxw – Nec’a Yikh “ The Healing House” is to improve access to primary health care services and traditional wellness services for First Nations people in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home.
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care
Salary: $67,840 - $80,817 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: This term position ending March 2027 with the FNHA has the possibility of extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this
position will be offered as a permanent role with the Wilp D’Mootxw – Nec’a Yikh “ The Healing House” Centre Primary Care Clinic.
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Hazelton, BC
Bargaining Unit: PIPSC BCFNHA Group (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)
About the role As Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Primary Care, you will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe care to clients across all stages of life. You will help promote, maintain, and restore health in a respectful and collaborative environment. You will be expected to follow the standards set and work within the scope of practice set for LPNs in the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
Education and Occupational Certifications
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A recognized Diploma in Practical Nursing.
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Current practicing registration as an LPN with the BCCNM.
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Current certifications in CPR and Advanced Foot Care, or willingness to obtain.
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Completion of an Advanced Nursing Foot Care training program is an asset.
Experience
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Min. 2 years of recent and relevant experience delivering health services in a First Nations setting.
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Experience in foot care is an asset.
Knowledge
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and cultural safety and humility, with the ability to apply these approaches in diverse clinical settings.
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Knowledge of First Nations cultures, principles, and protocols, including traditional healing practices and how cultural context influences health and communication.
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Familiarity with trans-cultural nursing concepts and the health challenges faced by rural and remote communities.
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Solid grasp of nursing theory, the nursing process, and professional standards, including relevant legislation and health system policies.
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Awareness of health inequities, determinants of health, and the full spectrum of care—from health promotion, disease prevention, rehabilitation, and palliative and urgent care.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
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14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
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Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
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And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
How to apply
Closing date: Open Until Filled
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
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