Indigenous Community Health Nurse

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) scope of practice, standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, works collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team to provide direct patient care for clinical practice within the Aboriginal Health program. The role of the Indigenous Community Health Nurse is to partner with and complement that of the family physician or nurse practitioner. Provides initial client consultation, assessment, triage, coaching and teaching, health promotion and intervention, client care services and follow-up based on the client's needs, urgency of request and best practices, to ensure clients, families and caregivers are provided with ease of access to timely, person-centred, continuous and culturally safe quality health services. Care may be provided in the clinic setting, over the phone, or in the community setting. Facilitates and manages client transiti...