Title: Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse (Dual Role)
Department: Health
Reports to: Health Manager
Classification: 1.0FTE
Xaxli’p First Nation is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and empowering environment for our community members. We strive to provide meaningful programs and activities that encourage personal growth, resilience, and connection to our cultural values and traditions
Position Summary and Purpose
Xaxli’p is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a combined Community Health and Home Care Nursing role based in the Xaxli’p Community, Lillooet, BC. In this dual role, you will deliver community health promotion, disease prevention, and direct home nursing care while respecting and integrating St’át’imc culture, values, and traditions
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Community Health Nursing
- Provide comprehensive health assessments, health education, chronic disease screening, and health promotion across the community.
- Support and administer immunization and communicable disease prevention and control programs.
Home Care & Clinical Services
- Conduct home visits to assess nursing needs and develop customized care plans.
- Perform direct clinical care, including wound care, chronic condition monitoring, and medication management.
Care Coordination & Leadership
- Provide clinical guidance, leadership, and care-plan oversight to Home Care Aides.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, family members, and regional health partners.
Administration & Community Wellness
- Maintain accurate, confidential client health records in compliance with standards and privacy regulations.
- Submit required program reports and actively participate in case conferences and community wellness events.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Active CPR Certification.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable transportation for home visits.
- Cleared Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Demonstrated clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in Home Care Nursing and community health settings.
- Valid Vaccination / Immunization Certificate.
- Experience working with First Nations communities, with a strong understanding of cultural safety, humility, and trauma-informed care.
Working Conditions
- Location: Xaxli’p Community, Lillooet, BC (1433 Fountain Valley Road).
- Employment Type: Full-time (3-Month Term | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
- Travel: Local travel within the community for home visits required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit
- Resume outlining your qualifications
- Cover letter
- Three (3) Professional References
Email healthmanager@xaxlip.ca or drop off: 1433 Fountain Valley Road
Contact: Violet Dunn, Health Manager
Deadline: Open Until Filled
We thank all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Xaxli’p First Nation is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous candidates. Preference given to Xaxli’p Member (Must have the required qualifications, as defined, for the position)
